Children struggling with their speech and language are at greater risk of developing mental health problems like anxiety and depression, the charity Speech and Language UK has warned in a report seen ...

Grant spoke to a teacher last month who confirmed that Callum had never been referred for speech and language therapy since he arrived at primary school. They promised to refer him but he believes ...

Nevertheless, he added: “Occupational therapy services are available to all school-age children who have an Education, Health and Care Plan either through the NHS or the local authority. For ...

Speech therapy can improve communication in kids and adults alike. Learn more about what it is, how it works, ... for example, to help autistic children Benefits of Speech Therapy.

The digital therapy app does not require a prescription or referral, with NHS Gloucestershire offering it for free to families. Lumi Nova takes children through a series of personalised quests ...

Speech and language therapy is a vital resource for young children. It supports early brain development, enhances communication, prepares children for academic success, boosts confidence, and ...

Statistics from 2015, pre-pandemic, approximate that 7.7% of U.S. children ages 13–17—nearly 1 in 12—have had a disorder related to voice, speech, language, or difficulty swallowing.

And one in five children and young people aged eight to 25 experienced a mental health problem in 2023, according to the NHS. Speech and Language UK's chief executive Jane Harris says children who ...

A record two million children in the UK are experiencing issues with their speech and language, according to Speech and Language UK.. And one in five children and young people aged eight to 25 ...