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Communicating with your deaf baby or child
Emma from the National Deaf Children's Society shares how to support a child's communication skills if they are deaf.
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How and where parents can get help
Speech and language therapist Alys Mathers explains how to find support for your child.
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What is Developmental Language Disorder?
What is DLD and how can you spot the signs your child has it?
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What is echolalia?
Speech and Language UK's Claire Smith tells us all about echolalia, when children repeat back what you say to them.
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How are clefts treated and how do they affect speech and language?
A speech and language therapist explains all about cleft palates and lips and how they affect children's speech.
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Emotions and behaviour
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Personal stories
Torrian, Layla and Milo
Meet Torrian, Layla and Milo, who has a form of albinism that affects his skin, hair and eyes.
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Ryan, Simone and Dantae
Meet Ryan, Simone and Dantae, who has Down syndrome and sickle cell anaemia.
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Diana, Jade and Christian
Meet Diana, Jade and Christian, who has cerebral palsy and visual impairment.
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David, Hannah, Ethan and Amy
Meet David, Hannah, Ethan and Amy. Ethan has Down syndrome and hearing loss.
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Tanya and John
Meet Tanya and John, who has a speech delay. Tanya talks about how a 'chill out corner' has helped when he has a tantrum.
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Carlie and TJ
Meet Carlie and TJ, who has autism. Carlie tells us how Makaton has helped her and TJ to communicate.
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Amy and Nellie
Meet Amy and Nellie, who is partially sighted and has autism. She also has echolalia. Amy explains the family dynamic with Nellie.
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Kazmin and Gracie
Meet Kazmin and Gracie, who has septo-optic dysplasia. Kazmin explains some of the ways she has found support in meeting Gracie's needs.
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Meet Piper and her parents Jade and Stevie.
Meet Jade, Stevie and Piper, who has septo-optic dysplasia, a condition that affects her sight.
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Meet Saajan and his parents Harps and Preetam
Meet Harps, Preetam and their sons Arjun and Saajan. Harps and Preetam discuss the ways they help Saajan with his language learning.
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Meet 3-year-old Oliver and his mum Deborah
Meet Deborah and her 3 year old son Oliver, who has Down syndrome. Deborah talks about the ways she helps Oliver to play and build his communication skills.
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Sensory play with babies: 18 magical everyday objects for babies to play with
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