Speech and Language Difficulties: Organisations

AFASIC
Afasic was founded in 1968 by parents to help children with speech and language difficulties and their families. Features information on courses, groups and the latest news. Particularly valuable for those who have little knowledge of speech, language and communication difficulties.

British Aphasiology Society
The British Aphasiology Society (BAS) is a national interest group formed to foster the development of the study of aphasia. Information on conferences, workshops and study days.

Contact a Family
Site for parents of children with disabilities, particularly specific conditions and rare disorders. Includes a section on Speech and Language Impairments.

Fragile-X Society
Information about the syndrome, causes and its diagnosis. Particularly useful for parents.

I CAN
I CAN is the charity that helps children with speech and language difficulties across the UK and works to create a society where their special needs are recognised, understood and met, so that they have the same opportunities in life as other children.