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ACE Centre Advisory Trust - carries out assessments and provides information in the use of technology as an aid to communication. (more info) . . . www.ace-centre.org.uk

AMEND ACE Centre North - offers a range of services enabling access to technology for pupils, students and adults with communication impairments. Various publications are available, including Guides for parents, schools and governors. www.ace-north.org.uk

Afasic – promotes understanding, acceptance, equal opportunities and the inclusion into society of pupils and young adults with speech and language impairments. www.afasic.org.uk

Apraxia Kids - a program of the Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America. A large collection of written materials on apraxia of speech in children. www.apraxia-kids.org

CALL Centre - a service and research unit serving those in Scotland with severe communication difficulties; physical disabilities; and mobility problems." callcentre.education.ed.ac.uk

Cenmac - supports the communication needs of pupils and students with physical disabilities who are receiving their education in schools and colleges throughout inner London. (more info) . . . www.cenmac.com

Communication Matters – information and links about the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) needs of people with severe communication difficulties. www.communicationmatters.org.uk
ISAAC - an international organization linking people interested in AAC throughout the world. www.isaac-online.org

The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists - the professional body for speech and language therapists in the UK. (more info) . . . www.rcslt.org

Speech Teach - developed to provide teaching resources for parents and professionals supporting children with speech and learning difficulties for example dyspraxia, apraxia and autism. www.speechteach.co.uk

Speechville Express - is a resource for families, educators, and medical professionals, offering information about language development in children, helping those who care for children who are late talkers, and connecting you with others who have been down this road. www.speechville.com

Therapy Weekly - www.therapyweekly.co.uk

Speech and Language Difficulties

You could also contact:

Communication Aids Centre (Belfast)
Musgrave Park Hospital . Stockmans Lane . Belfast . BT9 7JB
Tel: 01232 669 501

Communication Aids Centre (Cardiff)
Rockwood Hospital . Fairwater Road . Llandaff . Cardiff . CF5 2YN
Tel: 01222 566281 Ext 3708

Communication Aids Centre (London)
The Wolfson Centre . Mecklenburgh Square . London . WC1N 2AP
Tel: 0171 837 7618 Ext 2986

Communication Aids Centre (Southampton)
Southampton General Hospital . Tremona Road . Southampton . SO16 6YD
Tel: 01703 796455 . Fax: 01703 794756