Organised by Speech and Language UKSeptember 5th is the International Day of Charity. For the 1 in 5 children facing challenges with talking and understanding words, the first day back at school can be lonely and overwhelming. Will you donate and help us brighten up their lives?
The first day of school marks a fresh start for many, but for a young person with speech and language challenges, going back to school can be a scary, overwhelming and isolating experience. Siouxsie, one of the young people we support, told us:
I have no friends. I feel that nobody is like me at school. I feel very different. I do not have the confidence to communicate with peers.”
Imagine being a young person with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), just like Siouxsie. Meeting new teachers who are unaware of your challenges and how to help you can be an anxious time.
I feel like teachers don’t understand me and therefore don’t know how to help me.”
Worrying about being unfairly punished for not following instructions you don’t understand, should not be how a child feels starting their new class.
Join us this International Day of Charity and give £5 to support the 1 in 5 children in the UK with speech and language challenges who urgently need help.
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