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AFASIC
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Afasic supports and provides information for families with children and young adults who have Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) with a focus on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
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Tickets are on sale for our 2025 Carol Concert The early bird offer now £15 instead of £20 Starring Sir Derek Jacobi star of stage & screen, also featuring Terry Chimes former drummer with the Clash & Black Sabbath & singing live Mark Inscoe, West End Star. fundraising.afasic.org.uk/event/afasic...
November 11, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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Today we remember those brave men and women who gave their lives during all wars.

“We don’t know them all, but we owe them all.”

The Afasic team
November 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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read the review here
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November 6, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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Pupils with ‘lower-level’ special needs may lose one-to-one support
In a bid to cut the cost of the special needs bill, Labour is considering the change for children with conditions such as dyslexia and some types of autism
www.thetimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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The Afasic helpline is open Mondays & Wednesdays 10.30am till 4.00pm to discuss difficulties your child may have with speech & language. 📞 0300 666 9410
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📧 Info@afasic.org.uk

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November 5, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Afasic are Hiring A Parent Support Service Manager to oversee and modernise this service. Part-time, 14 hours a week Fixed Term contract – 12 months
Flexibility to work remotely with the ability to travel to the London office in Bethnal Green. More info and to Apply afasic.org.uk/work-with-us/
October 30, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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Happy Halloween from all at Afasic
Stay safe tonight and remember to say thank you if out trick or treating!👻
October 31, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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These two amazing ladies and friends of Afasic are Campaigning to Bring Visibility to Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Rachel, Siouxsie's Mother is very proud of Siouxsie and all she has overcome due to her DLD.
read the article here
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October 30, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Afasic are Hiring A Parent Support Service Manager to oversee and modernise this service. Part-time, 14 hours a week Fixed Term contract – 12 months
Flexibility to work remotely with the ability to travel to the London office in Bethnal Green. More info and to Apply afasic.org.uk/work-with-us/
October 30, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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Please sign/repost @afasic.bsky.social @commtap.bsky.social @talkingmats.bsky.social @communi-con.bsky.social @buildingwings.bsky.social @assistivetechchick.bsky.social @mrstmxn.bsky.social @isaacinternational.bsky.social petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: Create a National Strategy for Childhood Apraxia Of Speech (CAS)
We want the Government to create and fund a National Strategy for CAS, which should include: - Increase education of CAS. - Set up and fund a working group of experts and families to advise Government...
petition.parliament.uk
September 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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The Afasic helpline is open Mondays & Wednesdays 10.30am till 4.00pm to discuss difficulties your child may have with speech & language. 📞 0300 666 9410
afasic.org.uk
📧 Info@afasic.org.uk

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October 29, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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The Afasic helpline is open Mondays & Wednesdays 10.30am till 4.00pm to discuss difficulties your child may have with speech & language. 📞 0300 666 9410
afasic.org.uk
📧 Info@afasic.org.uk

www.afasic.org.uk/the-afasic-h...
October 22, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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Tickets are now on sale for our 2025 Carol Concert at St Andrew's Church, Holborn. Get the early bird offer now £15 instead of £20 and save some money for what is a wonderful evening of music and festive fun! Tickets Available fundraising.afasic.org.uk/event/afasic...
October 21, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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Check out Sophie's video today on International DLD day.
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Did you know that DLD stands for Developmental Language Disorder
& it affects 1 in 14 people. to find out more about DLD visit the RADLD website
radld.org/about/dld/
October 17, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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It's International DLD day tomorrow the 17th October. Afasic in conjunction with RADLD have produced a free downloadable card for those with DLD to use to explain DLD to others. To get yours visit afasic.org.uk/i-have-dld-h...
October 16, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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The Afasic helpline is open Mondays & Wednesdays 10.30am till 4.00pm to discuss difficulties your child may have with speech & language. 0300 666 9410 afasic.org.uk Info@afasic.org.uk afasic.org.uk/the-afasic-h...
October 15, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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Are you up for a real challenge? Why not try the Ultra Challenge in 2026 for Afasic.

find out more at www.ultrachallenge.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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DLD stands for Developmental Language Disorder, it affects 1 in 14 people. DLD day is 17th October. What will you be doing to promote DLD? Afasic has organised a walk to raise awareness of DLD & raise some much needed funds. Support DLD day & make a difference www.afasic.org.uk #radld #DLDday
October 9, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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The Afasic helpline is open Mondays & Wednesdays 10.30am till 4.00pm to discuss difficulties your child may have with speech & language. 📞 0300 666 9410
afasic.org.uk
📧 Info@afasic.org.uk

www.afasic.org.uk/the-afasic-h...
October 8, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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Please book now for our Quizzy City of London Walk in support of DLD day 26th October. Join us for a fun walk & learn at the same time. you might win a prize! lots of fun whilst doing something important in support of International DLD day. sign up at www.afasic.org.uk
October 7, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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The Afasic helpline is open Mondays & Wednesdays 10.30am till 4.00pm to discuss difficulties your child may have with speech & language. 📞 0300 666 9410
afasic.org.uk
📧 Info@afasic.org.uk

www.afasic.org.uk/the-afasic-h...
October 1, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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Afasic young ambassador Amelia is back with a few messages for you!
You can support Afasic by sharing, commenting on our social media channels and give us a follow.
You can become a member of Afasic, we are a membership organisation this really helps.
Lastly you could help Afasic with fundraising,
September 30, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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Our 2025 Christmas card collection is now available to buy online! The range features a set of handmade cards thanks to Jan & Gemma our volunteers who made them. We also have 4 brand new cards as well as some requested favourites & our mixed set as well visit www.Afasic.org.uk/shop to purchase them
September 25, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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1 in 14 people are affected with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)a very common but little known condition,
Save the date for the international DLD Day on 17th Oct
this years theme is You can't see DLD. Amelia a
young ambassador for Afasic will be doing her bit to
make people aware about DLD
September 23, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Two big Afasic events are coming up:
Our Quizzy city of London walk on the 26th October
and our Christmas Carol Concert on the 11th Dec in Holborn, St Andrew church staring Sir Derek Jacobi.
Check out the details & sign up at www.afasic.org.uk today!
September 18, 2025 at 9:39 AM