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Stammering information

Children Under 5

General information

Cover of "Stammering in preschool children - how parents can help."#Stammering in preschool children - how parents can help - an introduction and ten guidelines to help your child. Also in Welsh (pdf).

#Information for parents of children under five - a comprehensive guide compiled by our panel of specialist speech and language therapists. Also in Welsh.

#Speech and language therapy - information for parents of children who stammer - getting a therapist, approaches to therapy, and specialist centres.

#BSA helpline - for information, support and a listening ear.

Further BSA information below...

Childcare/education

Link to Expert Parent website - www.stammeringineducation.net/expertparent#Expert Parent website - this BSA resource includes guidance on childminders, nurseries and other carers. Information to support you as your child progresses through the education system, from pre-school to the end of statutory schooling at 16 years of age.

#Our Education Officer - you can contact her if you have queries related to childcare/education.

Further BSA information
#Stammering and the bilingual child
Includes recommendations and suggestions for parents whose child speaks more than one language.
#Is there a cure for stammering?
The BSA perspective on this much asked question, including considerations for different age groups.
#General information about stammering
About stammering generally - what is it?, causes, statistics, terminology, myths etc.
Projects / Campaigns
#Every Child's Chance of Fluency
BSA's latest Early Intervention project has demonstrated that providing an excellent service for pre-school children, offering them the best chance of complete recovery from stammering, does not have to be hugely expensive.
Previous BSA projects:
    Parental Awareness Campaign - completed 2002, including final reports
   
Primary Healthcare Workers Project - completed 1999, including summary report
Articles and self-help
Developing your young child's language skills
BSA's education officer Cherry Hughes writes about laying a good foundation in language skills for your child. (2008)
#Self-help for parents
Are you are a parent who would like to be in touch with another parent of a child who stammers?
New evidence for treating young children with the Lidcombe Program
Major study published in the British Medical Journal - August 2005.
#The First Time...
How do I start a conversation with my child about stammering?
External links
#Michael Palin Centre for Stammering Children
The Michael Palin Centre in London is a centre of excellence in the UK for the treatment of children who stammer. The website is by ARSC, the charity supporting the Centre.
#Stammering Support Centre, Leeds (link to Children's Services page)
Opened in April 2011, this Centre offers highly specialist speech and language therapy assessment and support for children, young people and adults who stammer.
Talking point
Information about speech, language and communication difficulties in children. It has separate parts directed at parents and professionals.

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