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August 30, 2024

Universally Speaking – Ages and stages of children’s communication development

Take a look at Speech and language UK's guide to typical stages of speech and language development in babies, children and young people. Download this ...

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Sensory Songs

November 17, 2024

Sensory Songs

Familiar rhymes and songs with touch and movement to help engage early years children: Furry Squirrel Incey Wincey Spider Furry SquirrelDownload Incey Wincey SpiderDownload

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August 24, 2023

The Building Blocks of Language

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August 24, 2023

Visual Communication Systems

Visual Communication Systems and the Symbol Ladder. Any visual communication system using objects, pictures, photos or symbol pictures can be used to break down steps ...

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changing young lives

August 24, 2023

Other Ways of Speaking

You should read this booklet if you live or work with children and young people whose speech is difficult to understand or who have no ...

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August 24, 2023

Makaton – visual communication

Makaton is a language programme aimed at supporting understanding and speaking skills. There are a range of free downloadable resources on the Makaton Website. Torbay ...

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August 24, 2023

Singing Hands – Songs in Makaton

Singing Hands – for useful examples of Makaton signing in song have a look at a range of Singing Hands YouTube videos to share with children and practitioners, ...

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August 24, 2023

Widgit Online

Widgit Online create, save and share symbol resources and offer a free 21 day trial to support learning and communication by creating symbol documents, flashcards, ...

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August 24, 2023

Autism Education Trust (AET) – A Guide for Teachers

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August 24, 2023

Social Stories

The National Autistic Society has produced a good article to explain how to use social stories. Please see both the Social Stories document and Social ...

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