Children’s Communication

Two million children in the UK are currently struggling with talking and understanding words.¹ A 2023 report found that 1 in 5 children in the UK are behind with their communication and noted that speech and language challenges effect all aspects of a child’s life. Children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) were found to disproportionally be identified as falling behind their peers academically, struggling with peer relationships, having behaviour and/or mental health problems, and facing employment challenges as an adult.² Early Intervention can and does make an important difference for children with SLCN.

For more information about SLCN and ways to support your child, please visit the South Lakes Speech & Language Therapy Information & Resources page.

If you have concerns for your child’s communication, please contact South Lakes Speech & Language Therapy. The initial telephone consultation is free of charge and there is no obligation. We are happy to listen to your concerns and provide advice as well as determine together the best way forward to support your child. If you decide to undertake services with South Lakes Speech & Language Therapy, areas of SLCN we support include:

• Early Development
• Attention and Listening
• Play Skills
• Social Skills and Interactions
• Early Communication Skills and Late Talking
• Understanding Language
• Following Directions and Answering Questions
• Understanding and Using Developmentally Appropriate Vocabulary
• Understanding and Using Developmentally Appropriate Sentence Structure and Grammatical Concepts
• Speech Sound Errors and Phonological Patterns / Unclear Speech
• Early Stuttering / Stammering
• Selective Mutism in Early Years and Primary School Age