The Alliance, made up of 33 organisations, was officially launched at the House of Commons yesterday (5 February). The event was hosted by Lord Touhig, president of the National Autistic Society (NAS), and attended by the MP for Lowestoft, Jess Asato. The early education minister, Stephen Morgan, sent a video message of support.
Jointly chaired by the chief executive of Speech and Language UK, Jane Harris, and speech and language therapist, Stephen Parsons, its members include the National Literacy Trust and The Children’s Trust.
During the launch, attendees heard testimonials from those personally affected by speech, language and communication challenges.
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