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A training module on making things predictable to support communication. Time: 15 minutes This training module refers to the following strategy sheet: Making things predictable to support communication

A training module on strategies to help with demand avoidance at home and school. Time: 13 minutes This training module refers to the following strategy sheets: Strategies to help with demand avoidance at home Strategies to help with demand avoidance in the classroom

A training module on how to use drawing alongside conversation and comic strip conversations. Time: 14 minutes This training module refers to the following strategy sheets: Drawing alongside talking and comic strip conversations Visually supporting communication for older children and young people

A training module on how to use core vocabulary in school. Time: 24 minutes

A training video for teaching staff on how to use the sentence maker across the school day. Time: 17 minutes

A training video on how to use objects of reference. Time: 13 minutes

Chatting to your child can be one of the most effective ways for them to improve their speech and language. In this YouTube series, Weekend Words, our Speech and Language Therapy team will demonstrate key language strategies for you to try at home. View this video for ideas on how you can help your...

Chatting to your child can be one of the most effective ways for them to improve their speech and language. In this YouTube series, Weekend Words, our Speech and Language Therapy team will demonstrate key language strategies for you to try at home. View this video for ideas on how you can help your...

Chatting to your child can be one of the most effective ways for them to improve their speech and language. In this YouTube series, Weekend Words, our Speech and Language Therapy team will demonstrate key language strategies for you to try at home. View this video for ideas on how you can help your...

Chatting to your child can be one of the most effective ways for them to improve their speech and language. In this YouTube series, Weekend Words, our Speech and Language Therapy team will demonstrate key language strategies for you to try at home. View this video for ideas on how you can help your...

What is a visual timetable? Visual timetables are a more permanent way of showing children what will happen rather than spoken language which is transient. Why use a visual timetable? Visual timetables are useful to help children: Understand what they are going to do as part of their school day See...

Here are some ways you can enable children and young people to communicate. Minimise distractions Make sure they are in a calm alert state and minimise sound and visual distractions. Give them time to communicate Provide enjoyable experiences to communicate about with willing partners and time to...

By 3 years old we would typically see children showing awareness of and interest in adults and other children. They should be able to understand and follow daily routines and instructions, and be putting words together to ask for things, answer questions and tell people about things. Social...

What are first and then boards? First and then boards are a type of visual support. They show two activities that take place in sequence, to help your child understand what is going to happen. Why do we use first and then boards? First and then boards are really helpful for helping children to...

Moving to secondary school can be a big step for some children. It is an exciting transition but they may also be feeling a bit anxious about it. What is an ‘All about me’ sheet? When a child is moving to secondary school, it can be helpful for their new teachers and SENCO to...

What are objects of reference? Objects of reference are objects that are used alongside spoken language to represent activities, people, places, or events. These objects can support transitions from one activity or place to another. You’re probably already using some objects of reference, for...