Communication At The Heart Of The School A Guide For Practitioners Working With Children With Learning Disabilities | Education

Communication at the Heart of the School introduces a simple practical approach for communication development in schools with a specific focus on children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). The tried-and-tested framework offers a shared approach to communication development between teachers and speech and language therapists moving through three crucial stages: the communication assessment the communication pathway and the classroom environment. It provides a clear structure for the role of each professional and explains how they contribute to every aspect of the child’s communication development. Key features include: A communication pathway that follows a yearly cycle of assessment plan and intervention identifying specific communication needs and offering advice on creating communication-friendly environments A focus on the shared vision of teachers and speech and language therapists creating a united and team-led approach to communication development ensuring that both therapists and teachers feel supported in tackling complex communication challenges effectively Photocopiable and downloadable assessment forms for accurately measuring outcomes in a time-friendly and accessible way Underpinned by the Communication and Cognitive Framework currently used by teachers speech and language therapists and families this resource offers a complete package of communication support. It is an essential tool for speech and language therapists and teachers supporting children communicating at early developmental levels. |Communication at the Heart of the School A Guide for Practitioners Working with Children with Learning Disabilities | Education