Information and learning resources for children and young people with Speech Language and Communication needs

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This information and these resources are relevant and appropriate for parents and carers of and children and young people with a Learning Disability.

They focus on explaining and reinforcing the current guidelines on social distancing and include learning and activity suggestions and opportunities that may be helpful and have a well-being focus. 

Updates will be added if and when suitable and helpful resources are identified. 

Page last modified: 08/04/20


Current global concerns are anxiety-provoking for us all and children and young people with Speech, Language and Communication Needs will also be anxious and fearful about the situation.

Changes in routine and the behaviour of others can be confusing, and it may be difficult for children and young people to understand what is expected of them and why.

Speech and Language therapists in Hackney have collated resources designed to support children and young people to understand the current situation and the changes in their own actions and behaviours that may be necessary to keep themselves and others safe.

Get Hackney Talking - Ideas for using iPads at home resource (March 2020)

The Speech and Language Therapy service have an excellent standalone website where they are sharing ideas, tips and resources for families and practitioners: Get Hackney Talking - Covid-19-coronavirus-advice, blog and resouces 


Chatterpack - List of free speech and language, communication and SEND resources for schools and parent-carers


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