Speech & Language Impairment

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AFASIC

Afasic was founded in 1968 as a parent-led organisation to help children and young people with speech and language impairments and their families. We provide information and training for parents – and professionals – and produce a range of publications. Members meet in local groups in many areas of the UK.

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I CAN

Communication is the most fundamental life skill for children and young people. Their ability to learn and to develop friendships depends upon it, but many face an uphill struggle. Almost all children and young people in the UK – more than 1.4 million – have speech, language and communications needs (SLCN).