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No
Short Description
Inclusive Communication Essex (ICE) offers training and a specialist resources loan service to families and carers of adults with learning disabilities who have additional communication needs.
Telephone Number
07971098614
Town
Witham
County
Essex
Address
CM3 1EP
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

KLB ADDED ON 13.1.16 using info from website. Email contact from ICE Team 27.12.19 - moved premises to Spinks Lane. Updated 17.1.20 AP. email, phone updated AC 9/10/23

Last Contacted
27/12/2019
Last Updated
09/10/2023
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No
Short Description
Liberator Limited supplies voice output communication systems enabling non-speaking individuals to chat.
Telephone Number
01733 370470
County
Lincolnshire
Address
NG33 4PA
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

chnage to tel, fax and address - consent via phone - 22/3/10 - EGRefresh project - email 1 sent 24.9.13-bounceback, email 2 sent 15.10.13Phone call made 1.4.14 - address, telephone number and fax changed LMupdated email address using info from website - RC 31/8/16

Last Contacted
04/03/2014
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No
Short Description
Michael Palin Centre for Stammering Children is staffed by a team of specialist speech and language therapists and offers a free assessment service for children from all parts of the UK. Funding for treatment is arranged through the NHS.
Telephone Number
0203 316 8100
Address
EC1R 0JG
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project - email 1 sent 24.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 9.1.14 (LM) - no response.Updated from website - tel number and postcode changed. Fax removed 9.6.14 LMupdated email addresses using info from website -RC 31/8/16. email, website updated, instagram added AC 16/10/23

Last Contacted
01/10/2013
Last Updated
16/10/2023
Short Description
A specialist day provision in Havering for children, young people and adults with a diagnosis of a severe learning disability.
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Updated
17/09/2024
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No
Short Description
PECS (The Picture Exchange Communication System) is an exciting approach using pictures for teaching functional communication skills to individuals with autism and other communication difficulties.
Telephone Number
01273 609555
Address
BN2 4QN
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

update to web address - consent gained by email from Christy Wallis - 18/11/09Refresh Project- email 1 sent 9.9.13, email response recieved from Jo Wheeler with updated address and email- KC updated 21.11.13 updated address using info from website -RC 31/8/16. address updated AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
21/11/2013
Last Updated
23/10/2023
Name
Short Description
Shine offers a range of specialist interventions strategies to families, pre-schools, nurseries and schools to support children with autism spectrum disorder and social communication difficulties.
Age Relevance
0+, 4+
Contact History

Carly & Hannah submitted form - Feb 2020. facebook updated, phone removed AC 30/10/23

Last Updated
30/10/2023
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No
Short Description
Signalong is a sign-supporting system based on British Sign Language intended to promote communication in learning disabilities and autism.
Telephone Number
0330 1200770
Address
NR10 4FE
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

added contact name, changed tel, added fax, changed description. Consent via email from Mike, updated online 13/1/10 - EGRefresh Project 2013 - Email 1 sent 24.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 9.1.14, no response.Phone call made 1.4.14 - Contact name changed (Mike Kennard retiring) LMEmail from Sharon Rose 30.7.14 informing new contact details. Updated 31.7.14 LMupdated email address using info from website - RC 4/8/16

Last Contacted
04/03/2014
Last Updated
19/01/2021
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No
Short Description
Signed Stories is an app designed for children as a way for them to explore and enjoy some of the best modern picture books performed in British Sign Language.
Telephone Number
0844 881 5200
Town
Gateshead
Address
NE11 9SZ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry - RC 8/9/16updated mistake in description - RC 16/8/17. Updated entry 20/10/20 AP. facebook removed AC 30/10/23

Last Updated
30/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
SLT Consultancy is a private Speech and Language Therapy service for both children and adults across Essex.
Telephone Number
07871 985354
County
Essex
Address
CM13 2AZ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Changed Email address upon request
Refresh Project - New entry added following What Next? event. Consent from Laura Dawson LM. Updated description following email from Scott Lincoln 14/6/2019 AP. address updated AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
14/06/2019
Last Updated
30/10/2023
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No
Short Description
Special Education Technology provides downloadable visual aids to help with communication with children and young people.
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry - RC 7/9/16. website, email removed AC 30/10/23

Last Updated
30/10/2023
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No
Short Description
Giving families the confidence and skills to help a child​ facing challenges with talking and understanding words.
Telephone Number
020 7843 2544
Address
EC1V 2PT
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Email from Eve Wagg to change address 16.4.07 Removed contact name - consent via phone gfrom Patrick - 22/3/10 - EGRefresh Project 2013 - Email 1 sent 24.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 9.1.14. Phone call made 1.4.14 - all details remain correct LMupdated address and email address using info from website -RC 31/8/16. Changed name from I CAN 21/10/22 Jane Harris AP

Last Contacted
04/03/2014
Last Updated
21/10/2022
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No
Short Description
Speech Disorder provides comprehensive information on speech disorders in the UK.
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry - RC 6/9/16

Last Updated
19/01/2021
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No
Short Description
A website for parents and professionals supporting children with speech difficulties.
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Removed from useful contacts section, and given own Directory Entry - BB 24.10.17

Last Contacted
24/10/2017
Last Updated
19/01/2021
Name
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No
Short Description
The UK charity for people who stammer and those who support them.
Telephone Number
0808 802 0002
Website Address
Address
WC2E 9HA
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project 2013 - Email 1 sent 23.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 9.1.14. Phone call made - all details still correct LM . Complete refresh from Website. 20/8/21 AP. address, facebook updated AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
04/03/2014
Last Updated
30/10/2023
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No
Short Description
Symbol World is a website created by Widgit Software specifically for symbol users. It has material for all ages and includes news, personal contributions, stories and learning materials.
County
Leamington Spa
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry -RC 13/9/16. details removed - has closed down AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
30/11/0001
Last Updated
30/10/2023
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No
Short Description
Talking Point gives parents and carers the information they need to help their children develop communication skills.
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry -RC 12/9/16Amended tagging - AP 26/9/17. website updated AC 6/11/23

Last Updated
06/11/2023
Short Description
Department for Education Accredited online therapeutic education for students aged 7 to 25.
Telephone Number
020 8545 4957
Town
London
Address
SW19 4EE
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Exclude All
No
Short Description
The Ark Centre is a therapy centre, designed to serve the families in Chelmsford and Essex areas with children aged 2 to 8 who have an autism spectrum disorder and/or social communication disorders.
Telephone Number
01245 467355
Address
CM2 5LB
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+
Contact History

Consent given by Danielle Monk via email 9.3.15 [email protected] AP Added extra phone number using info from website - RC 18/07/2016Removed mobile number as not now on website - AP 19/5/17. Removed web address as not connecting and giving an unsafe message. Added landline number from Facebook page. 17.7.20 AP. website added, instagram removed AC 6/11/23

Last Contacted
03/10/2015
Last Updated
06/11/2023
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No
Short Description
The Hanen Centre is a Canadian charitable organisation that developed the More Than Words program.
Town
Toronto
County
Canada
Address
M5S 2B1
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+
Contact History

added postal address, added tel and fax numbers, added address. consent via email from Naomi. Updated online 14/01/10 - EG EMAIL ADDED - 9/2/10 - EGRefresh Project - Email 1 sent 9.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 9.1.14 (LM). No response. Telephone number does not accept incoming calls, so removed. Email 1 sent again to [email protected] LM All correct 30.5.14 LM

Last Contacted
02/10/2009
The Play Doctors
Short Description
The Play Doctors provide resources and visual aids to support communication, behaviour, anxiety, social skills, organisation, learning, transition, and more.
Telephone Number
01604 870828
Town
Northampton
Address
NN7 2DY
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Updated
27/10/2020