What this tool does

This finder gives you a short list of speech exercises to try at home, matched to the kind of difficulty someone is having and how old they are. Whether it is a child working on certain sounds, an adult recovering from a stroke, or someone who stammers, the suggestions are meant to be simple activities you can fit into everyday life.

The exercises are not a replacement for seeing a speech and language therapist. Think of them as extra practice between appointments, or something useful to try while you are waiting for an NHS referral to come through.

Who it is for

It is aimed at parents and carers of children who have been told their speech needs a bit of extra support, as well as adults who are working on their own speech after a diagnosis such as aphasia, dysarthria, or a stammer. It is also helpful for partners, family members, or friends who want to know how to practise alongside someone at home.

If you are not sure yet whether there is a speech difficulty, it is worth speaking to a GP or health visitor first so you have a clearer idea of what to work on. The suggestions here work best when you already know the type of difficulty you are dealing with.

How it works

You answer a few short questions about the type of speech difficulty and the age of the person it affects. Based on your answers, you get a plain English list of exercises with clear instructions, along with a few tips on how often to practise and what to watch out for. Nothing you enter is saved or shared, and you can use the tool as many times as you like if more than one person in the household could benefit, or if things change over time.