Here is a selection of great online resources and guides detailing the typical stages of speech and language development in babies, children, and young people.

FOR PARENTS

Guide to typical speech development – https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/talking-point/parents/ages-and-stages/

Children’s speech and information on multilingual speech developmenthttps://wnswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/our-services/speech-pathology/childrens-speech/

NHS speech and language therapy toolkit –https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/our-services-a-z/child-speech-and-language-therapy/speech-and-language-therapy-toolkit/

 

FOR TEACHERS

Top tips for teachers supporting children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) in the classroomhttps://speechandlanguage.org.uk/talking-point/for-professionals/primary-and-secondary-school-teachers/