Parent Point

Parents and Families

Parent Point is the first stop online for knowledge and ideas to develop your child's communication, and for information about how to get the best support for your child if they have a communication disability.

Why is Communication Important?

Read about just why communication is vital in everyone's lives. More >

Stories from Parents and Carers

Parents and carers of children with communication difficulties tell their stories. More >

Developing Communication through Music Course

This I CAN course provides practical songs, games and starting points to facilitate interaction and communication with children who have difficulty in this area. This course is aimed at anyone with an interest in using music to develop language, communication and interaction with children with Autism or learning and behavioural difficulties. It is not necessary to have any previous experience in music. More>

Parent Point and DfES Webcast

View the Parent Point and DfES hotseat video highlights via modem or slow , fast and superfast broadband connections.

Thanks

The redevelopment of Talking Point would not have been possible without the support of the Parenting Fund, Experian, Sitecore and Pentia.

Communication Development

Find out what we mean by 'communication', ideas on how to support communication development and handy 'tips for talking'. Link to information on the ages and stages of typical communication development and what to do if you are concerned about a child's communication skills. More >

Communication Disability

Children and young people with a communication disability have difficulty expressing themselves, understanding other or building relationships. In this section we have extensive information on what communication disabilities are, causes, what forms of help and support are available and much more. More >

Age related information
Read about communication development at different ages and find many ideas for promoting communication at different stages in a child's life. Also find lots of information about education at different phases - including relevant terminology, assessments and transition: