Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) affects just over 7% of the population, that’s an average of 2 children in every class of 30. It is more common than Autism yet few people have heard of it! In collaboration with Afasic, the Moor House Research and Training Institute has created two checklists and a video to help parents support their child’s communication. The…
Over the coming weeks and months Afasic will be doing all we can to support parents and children affected by speech, language and communication needs during these difficult times. Our helpline is open as usual on 0300 666 9410 from 10.30am – 4.00pm on Mondays and Wednesdays and there are many free resources available on…
Today marks the launch of a trial TFL initiative to help those with hidden disabilities when it comes to travelling in and around London. The new ‘Please offer me a seat’ badges are very similar to the extremely successful ‘Baby on board badges’ and aim to help those with hidden disabilities get a seat on…
The next helpline drop in clinic will be on the 4th October from 10am – 1.00pm. Don’t forget that alongside our Helpline advisors we do have a speech and language therapist from Unlocking Language attending too! Our therapist will be available to respond to therapy related queries, look at contents of reports and offer hints…
We are currently trying to develop Afasic’s Strategic Plan for the future, and in order to do this well, we first want YOU to help us understand what you would like to see from us in terms of support, activities and events. So we would be very grateful indeed if you could complete a short…
Contact a Family have announced that the government has agreed to an independent review looking into Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and they want to hear from you. This is your chance to tell the government about what you think about PIP, including: The claim process; assessment; getting a decision and reconsideration and the appeal processes….
A new plan to give parents more direct support, resulted in the Afasic Helpline Team or the Summer Schools Coordinator, attending most London courses and sending Afasic information to others. This gave more face to face introductions to Afasic services and enabled staff to provide tips to supporting children to start secondary. Our Helpline Team…
Proposals currently under consultation would instead create a new centralised ASD and SLCN support service for children in mainstream schools delivered through CLASS (Communication, Learning and Autism Support Service). Parents and professionals working in East Sussex are encouraged to respond to the consultation – and please let us know your views. The closing date is…