Probably the most common childhood condition you’ve never heard of (Professor Courtney Norbury) DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) is a relatively new term. It is used to describe a severe ongoing…
This Pathway helps children and young people in Devon (excluding Plymouth) with difficulties regarding their speech, language and communication related to: Speech sound development Language development Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)…
…may be beneficial for you on your journey to recovery from binge eating disorder. Resources BEAT Eating Disorders https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/about-eating-disorders/types/binge-eating-disorder/ 0808 801 0677 (adults helpline) 0808 801 0711 (youth helpline) Beat…
…additional languages more easily. Children who drop their home language take longer to acquire abstract academic language in an additional language. Developing your child’s vocabulary in their home language helps…
Early years developmental delay ‘Early years developmental delay’ is a way of saying that a child is behind with what would be expected for their age in certain skills like…
…About Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) National support Afasic: Help with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) Resource Attention and Listening Developmental Milestones National support Autism Corner (The Hanen Centre): tips for…
The ability to focus attention on something or someone is important for all types of learning, particularly speech and language development. A child develops their attention and listening skills by…
Eating disorder Eating disorders happen when an abnormal attitude towards food causes someone to change their eating habits and behaviour. A child or young person with an eating disorder might…
Speech, Language and Communication Pathway and The Balanced System ® Transformation Something exciting is happening to how we provide CFHD Speech and Language Therapy Services across Torbay and Devon. To…
These organisations offer more information and advice on various aspects of speech and language across the UK and in Devon: ICAN Register for What Works – Speech and Language UK:…