Article updated 10 July 2017 As we have seen with the SLI Debate, terminology in the field of paediatric speech and language therapy can be a problematic issue. The term DVD (Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia) has been widely used for some time, but has always raised questions. Is it an appropriate term to use for children?…
A recent process led by Professor Dorothy Bishop and Maggie Snowling of RALLI aimed to reach a consensus about terminology in this area. After months of discussion and review we are delighted to confirm that the agreed term is now Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and it replaces other terms such as Learning Language Impairment (LLI) and Specific…
Afasic has teamed up with ‘My Favourite Voucher Codes’ throughout the month of August. My Favourite Voucher Codes is an online voucher code provider that provides online discounts for people to save money at retailers across the UK. Each month they run a charity poll on their website consisting of three different charities – this…
The Afasic parents’ helpline service provides a vital source of information, help and advice for families facing up to speech, language and communication disorders. Unfortunately it is becoming increasingly difficult to get funding for the costs of this specialist service and right now we really do need help from our members and supporters to ensure…
We have been updating and revising our popular series of glossary sheets to reflect recent changes in SEN law and best practice. We have also added five brand new sheets which are free to download for everyone: Auditory Processing Disorder Social-Emotional-Behavioural Difficulties Executive Function Cluttering Speech and Language Needs Download now >>
Congratulations to our cyclists who successfully completed the 120 mile ride from London to Bath at the weekend, with a bear in a bath! The bike ride was over 2 days with an overnight stop in Newbury, right next to the racecourse, and about 60 miles of peddling each day. To read about their adventures…
Take part in an event and help to raise money for children who have difficulties talking and understanding what others say. You could enter our Hall of Fame – you’ll be in good company. George took part in the Sheffield mini-run with his dad and cousins and raised £145. ‘I am running 1.5km with my…
Bercow: Ten Years On is a national review of support for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). It comes ten years after John Bercow led a similar, Government commissioned, review. As part of the review two new surveys have been launched – one for commissioners and the other for employers….
The Communication Trust is running a short survey seeking to your views and experiences of working with parents to support their child or young person’s speech, language and communication development. Please complete the survey before Thursday 6 July and enter a prize draw to win a set of Speech, Language and Communication Progression Tools! Go to…