Claire R 💙 Special Needs Jungle Interesting - I used the ‘vicious cycle’ illustration in a review of speech and language therapy services some years ago! A paradigm where SLT services can only work at ‘specialist’ level drives demand for EHCPs & prevents the development of an impactful whole system

As many as 1 in 5 children might be behind with their talking and/or understanding of words since the pandemic. Neil Thompson & Louise Ryves – Commtap CIC – offer top tips for supporting pupils with speech, language, and communication needs #SendTips headteacher-update.com/content/best-p…

Just published OA IJLCD, the 2nd paper from my PhD - Understanding capacity for implementing new interventions: A qualitative study of speech and language therapy services for children with speech sound disorder onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.11…

Today's sign: gale Signalong: bks.org.uk/aiovg_videos/g… Anyone know the Makaton version? Symbol: ARASAAC (arasaac.org/terms-of-use)

Today's sign: cut (with scissors) Makaton: bks.org.uk/aiovg_videos/c… Makaton/Signalong: bks.org.uk/aiovg_videos/c… youtu.be/E-ZsOXbNsU4

Today's sign: pretend Signalong: bks.org.uk/aiovg_videos/p…

Today's sign: digger Signalong: bks.org.uk/aiovg_videos/d… ARASAAC symbol (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc…)

Today's sign: jigsaw Signalong: bks.org.uk/aiovg_videos/j…

Article we wrote about using communication symbols to support teaching in mainstream classes #SLCN

As a member of the Speech, Language and Communication Alliance, hearing from those we support, is vital. If you are in touch with a young person with speech/language challenges or their family, support them to take this survey! Their experiences matter👉ow.ly/gsGt50QMqoN

Come and see us at Communication Works South 2024 on 6th June. We are also at CW North on 23 May cenmac.com/cw2024. #CW2024 CENMAC

We are delighted to announce that PCS symbols are now available in the Commtap Symboliser for PowerPoint symboliser.commtap.org. Tobii Dynavox® #CW2024

Just posted about the Tes SEND Show on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/commta…

Going to need a new banner Tes SEND Show

New post on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/commta…

We are here now: bsky.app/profile/commta… - it would be lovely to see you over there too (if you not there already)