Early detection and intervention of speech and language difficulties for children in socio economic disadvantaged communities.

252

Speech and language screenings completed

214

Children detected with difficulties

90

Speech therapy sessions delivered

Who we are

The Little Bugs Foundation is a registered and approved charity managed by people with a passion to make a difference and who have existing experience in allied health. Its vision is the early detection and intervention for children with speech and language disorders in socio economic disadvantaged communities.

 
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Did you know?

Speech and language disorders go undetected.

Over 70% of children who end up in the juvenile justice system are diagnosed with a speech and language disorder.

Why do they have to wait until they are incarcerated before they have access to these assessments?

Let’s break the poverty cycle at its roots.

 
 
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How we can help

We provide support and resources for early childhood educators, parents, and carers - including speech and language disorder awareness, early detection, and intervention.

Our aim is to provide engaging and thought provoking education to create meaningful awareness of speech and language disorders.

 

 Who we have helped

Who has helped us, a big thank you to:

“Our aim is to provide engaging and thought provoking education to create meaningful awareness of speech and language disorders.”