Afasic (originally the Association For All Speech Impaired Children) is a charity, founded in 1968 to provide help and support for children, young people and their families who are affected by speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).  Unlike most other disabilities SLCN is ‘invisible’, which makes it difficult to recognise and for parents to obtain the support their child needs.  We know early intervention is essential, as research clearly shows that children whose speech, language and communication difficulties are not properly addressed can very easily become isolated and frustrated, be wrongly labelled as shy, naughty, rude or simply not very bright.  They are more likely to under achieve at school, and acquire behavioural and emotional difficulties and problems which persist into their adult lives. Children labelled as shy, naughty, rude or simply not very bright.  Afasic’s vision is that every child and young person with SLCN should be enabled to overcome their communications challenges, achieve their full potential and become a valued member of society.  Our aim is still to provide vital information and support for parents to enable them to better understand, help and advocate for their child, and to work directly with children and young people to help them develop key skills, integrate and, in the process, have fun!  We also underpin this by the information, training materials and support we offer to professionals such as speech therapists and teachers, by raising awareness of the challenges facing those who have SLCN and campaigning on educational, social care and health-related issues which affect them.