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Words for Life | National Literacy Trust

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AuKids magazine was the first UK magazine for parents of autistic children.

Co-founded by a parent and a speech and language therapist, this award-winning publication ran from 2008-2021. Innovative, uplifting, and fun, its aim was to debunk myths and publish clear, impartial advice.

After issue 50 was published in January 2021, we wanted our valuable and friendly information to remain available. So AuKids is now a FREE downloadable library.

Want to find a particular topic? Use either our index or search facility.

And don't forget our Starter's Special, to point newbies in the right direction!

HAPPY READING!

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We are the UKs leading charity for autistic people and their families. Since 1962, we have been providing support, guidance and advice, as well as campaigning for improved rights, services and opportunities to help create a society that works for autistic people.

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Speech and Language UK: Changing young lives

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We design innovative tools and training for thousands of nursery staff and teachers. Let us help you, help your students.

Tools and training

Whether you're working with early years, primary or secondary students, we can help you support children who struggle with talking and understanding words. Have a look at our training, programmes and resources below.

Our progress checker is based on what we know about how babies and children develop skills. Choose the age of the child and then answer the questions. At the end, we will direct you to some helpful advice and resources.

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TalkingPoints - Improving student outcomes through meaningful school-family partnerships.

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SLCN & DLD SLCN Speech, Language and Communication Needs Events There are many ways that you can help to raise funds Afasic Helpline

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The ESRC International Centre for Language and Communicative Development (LuCiD) is a research centre transforming understanding of how children learn to communicate with language and delivering the evidence base necessary to design effective interventions in early years’ education and healthcare. LuCiD funded by the Economic and Social Research Council.

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Welcome to DLD and Me! Spreading the word about Developmental Language Disorder Latest Articles What is Developmental Language Disorder? DLD is a brain difference that makes talking and listening difficult. DLD affects about 2

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NAPLIC has launched a series of online learning modules designed for professionals who have some understanding of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), but who wish to develop greater insight and skill with diagnosing the condition.

These free modules are between 20 and 60 minutes long and feature additional handouts and resources.

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NAPLIC has launched a series of online learning modules designed for professionals who have some understanding of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), but who wish to develop greater insight and skill with diagnosing the condition. These free modules are between 20 and 60 minutes long and feature additional handouts and resources.

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Visual supports can help to:

provide structure and routine

encourage independence

build confidence

improve understanding

avoid frustration and anxiety

provide opportunities to interact with others.

They can make communication physical and consistent, rather than fleeting and inconsistent like spoken words can be.

Types of visual support

A wide range of items can be used as visual supports. For example:

These can be real objects, printed images, or on a smartphone, tablet or computer.

Uses of visual supports

Visual supports can be used in a range of ways, for example:

as a single message, eg the person takes a yellow card from their pocket when they need to go to the toilet, or a puts purple card on the board when they're feeling stressed

in combination to create a daily timetable, schedule, sequence or reward chart

to make a choice, eg the person can put the trampolining symbol in the 'afternoon' area of the board

to illustrate a social story or comic strip conversation.

Examples of visual supports

Make visual supports  portable, durable, easy to find, personalised and consistent.

Portable

Make the visual supports portable by:

using a visual supports app on the person's tablet

storing photos and pictures on the person's smartphone

putting symbols, pictures and schedules in a folder for the person to carry with them.

Durable

Laminate printed visual supports

Back up any app, photos and pictures you use on a smartphone, tablet or computer.

Easy to find

Ensure that visual supports are easy to find, for example by:

placing them in prominent places at eye level

putting them on an actual object

putting a single symbol in the person's pocket

distributing them throughout particular environments, eg objects and areas in the classroom and at home could be labelled

putting a shortcut to them from a tablet home screen

attaching symbols to boards so that people know where to go to look at them - you could also use Velcro strips to attach symbols to a board, meaning schedules can be easily altered, eg activities removed once completed.

Personalised

Visual supports are very personal and what works for one person may not work for another. Use the person's special interest, eg make a visual timetable in the shape of a rocket.

Remember that some autistic people have difficulties generalising, eg they may not realise that a Hula Hoop packet symbolises all crisps.

It can sometimes be helpful to use more than one type of visual support, but always introduce visual supports gradually. Start with one symbol and then build up a collection.

Consistent

If using pictures, once you choose a type or style (for example, line drawings), use it consistently. Ask family members, friends, teachers or support workers to use the same visual supports consistently.

Useful resources

There are lots of pictures you can download or buy as printed images and apps that you can use. Some examples are listed below. Inclusion does not mean that the National Autistic Society has endorsed them. You can search our Autism Services Directory or ask the community for suggestions of others.

You should always check the terms and conditions relating to the use of images that you download and any costs involved.

More information

Gerhardt, P, Cohen, M. (2014) Visual supports for people with autism: a guide for parents and professionals. Woodbine House

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Visual supports are a communication tool that can be used with autistic people. They can be used in most situations, and are adaptable and portable.

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Supporting Speech, Language and Communication (SLC) Development

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Our quick tips may help you to communicate more effectively with an autistic person, whether it's your child, pupil, colleague or friend.

Getting and keeping their attention

Always use their name at the beginning so that they know you are talking to them.

Make sure they are paying attention before you ask a question or give an instruction. The signs that someone is paying attention will be different for different people.

Use their hobbies and interests, or the activity they are currently doing, to engage them.

Processing information

An autistic person can find it difficult to filter out the less important information. If there is too much information, it can lead to 'overload', where no further information can be processed. To help:

say less and say it slowly

use specific key words, repeating and stressing them

pause between words and phrases to give the person time to process what you've said, and to give them a chance to think of a response

don't use too many questions

use less non-verbal communication (eg eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, body language)

use visual supports (eg symbols, timetables, Social Stories) if appropriate

be aware of the environment (noisy/crowded) that you are in. Sensory differences may be affecting how much someone can process.

Avoiding open-ended questions

Keep questions short

Ask only the most necessary questions

Structure your questions, eg you could offer options or choices

Be specific. For example, ask "Did you enjoy your lunch?" and "Did you enjoy maths?" rather than "How was your day?".

Ways to ask for help

If appropriate, give autistic people a visual help card to use to ask for help.

Being clear

Avoid using irony, sarcasm, figurative language, rhetorical questions, idioms or exaggeration as autistic people can take these literally. If you do use these, explain what you have said and be clear about what you really mean to say.

Distressed behaviour

Reactions to "no"

Try using a different word or symbol.

Autistic people may be confused about why you said no. If it's an activity that they can do later on that day or week, try showing this in a timetable.

'No' is often used when someone is putting themselves or others in danger. If it's a safety issue, look at ways of explaining danger and safety.

If you are saying 'no' because someone is behaving inappropriately, you may want to change your reaction to their behaviour. Try not to shout or give too much attention, a calm reaction may help to decrease this behaviour in time.

Set clear boundaries and explain why and where it is acceptable and not acceptable to behave in certain ways.

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Some useful tips and strategies for communicating with autistic people

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Speak Up Salford | Social Interaction Difficulties

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There are some subtle rules about how we use language to communicate and interact with other people. As adults we use them without realising it - we know what to say, when to say it and how to say it to other people. Some children have difficulties in this area, which are sometimes referred to as ‘pragmatic difficulties’. Children with pragmatic or social interaction difficulties may also have problems using non-verbal skills, such as:

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The Starting Life Well service offers a range of services for the Early Years:

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Play is more than just fun for our children, it is how they learn about the world, about other people and language. There are stages that children tend to go through for play and interaction, although all children are different. If you think your child is having difficulty with these areas take a look at some of our top tips

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ISCAN

We are an integrated service, which includes Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nutrition & Dietetics and Complex Needs Nursing. We are based in the community and work across lots of different locations including schools, nurseries and clinics.

Healthy Child Programme

Health Visiting and School Nursing services lead the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme in Tameside. We support all parents, carers, children and young people to be healthy and have the best possible start in life.

We are aware that our online referral form does not allow you to submit supporting evidence. We are working on a fix for this! Referrals for ISCAN can still be made by emailing childrenscommunitycentralbooking@tgh.nhs.uk

About us

ISCAN is an integrated service made up of Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nutrition & Dietetics and Complex Needs Nursing. ISCAN is a community service and we work from a range of sites across Tameside and Glossop.

We offer assessments and treatment in a variety of places including local clinics, nurseries, special and mainstream schools and young people's homes. We work closely with families and other professionals to support young people to achieve their potential in all aspects of their life.

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Bury SEND Graduated Approach Toolkit

Welcome to Bury's Graduated Approach Toolkit. This resource has been co-produced with setting and school staff, parents/carers, children and young people, and professionals living and working in Bury.

It has been designed to offer guidance and support to anyone who experiences or supports someone with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). There are sections specifically for educational staff, parents/carers and children and young people. Our aspiration is for this to be a well used 'working document' that is shaped and updated over time to meet the needs of those who use it.

Introduction

The toolkit is designed to offer guidance and support to improve inclusion in educational settings and remove barriers to learning through reasonable adjustments and high quality teaching and targeted support as part of a 'graduated approach' to SEND. A graduated approach draws upon the four part cycle of Assess, Plan, Do and Review and is in addition to Ordinarily Available Provision.

The toolkit covers the 0-25 age range: Early Years (0-5 years), Schools (5-16) and Post 16 (16-25). It is written for education staff to use collaboratively with parents/carers, children and young people.

Training

Information about SEND training and CPD opportunities available in Bury for setting and school staff can be found here.

Person Centered Planning

The principles of person-centred planning are fundamental to the use of the Graduated Approach Toolkit. Person-centred planning involves putting the child or young person at the centre of meetings and discussions about support they receive.

Acknoweldgements We would like to offer a huge thank you to all contributors to this extensive piece of work on the Graduated Approach Toolkit in Bury

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Speech and Language Link empower SENCos, teachers and TAs in their work with Speech, Language and Communication Needs () to ensure that every child is supported in realising their full potential. We do this through our range of online, speech and language packages which include assessments and interventions, and staff training and support.

Each of our packages is tailored to a different age range, from reception to year 9. Our packages, created by our in-house team of speech and language therapists (SaLTs), are available to schools via annual subscriptions. The assessments are standardised and the 1:1 and small-group interventions accompanied by video guides presented by our SaLTs. Our SaLTs are contactable throughout the year via our Help Desk for direct support on using our assessments and interventions.

Our packages are universal in that they support schools and their SaLT teams by providing a quick and easy way to assess ALL students. This enables early identification of and ensures that no student, even those with milder difficulties, falls under the radar and that those identified with severe needs, receive timely SaLT referrals.

Our interventions and whole-class teaching strategies and lesson plans are designed around a 'whole-school approach', to develop the speech, language and communication skills and raise the attainment of ALL students, especially those who would not usually meet the SaLT referral criteria.

Speech and Language Link's aim is for all schools to have access to up-to-date information and resources for staff and families. In addition to our packages, we offer SLCN information and advice via our termly magazine 'The Link', a monthly newsletter, blog-posts and termly staff training webinars.

Find out if your school subscribes to one of our packages and how you can access our home-practice resources for families.

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Ideas to get you started enjoying stories together as part of everyday life.

Using your Bookstart Toddler and Pre-schooler packs - hints, tips, videos and more.

Discover exciting new library experiences, with fun, free activities for families with 0-5s.

Find more great books to enjoy together.

Keep the fun going with extra activities.

Fill in our short survey to help us improve our packs.

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An online support group meeting for parents of pre-school and primary school-aged children to meet and share experiences.

Wednesday 24th November, 8pm-9:30pm
Online via Zoom

It can sometimes feel confusing when you're the parent of a child who stammers. You might be concerned for your child's future and not sure how best to help. It's not unusual to have lots of questions and feel worried about stammering.

That's why we're hosting the 'Parent2Parent: Pull up a chair' support group. These are online meetings for UK parents of children of pre-school and primary-school age. Meet other parents over Zoom to share concerns, experiences, tips and advice. It's a great opportunity to learn what other families have found helpful and not helpful. Or maybe you're in a situation where you're feeling more confident supporting your child who stammers, and want to help others.

Everyone is welcome! Grab yourself a cuppa, pull up a chair and come and have a natter with us! The sessions involve a mix of parents who are new to stammering, and those who have more experience. Come and chat with parents who know what it's like.

BOOK YOUR PLACE
Register for Parent2Parent: Pull Up A Chair, Wednesday 24th November.
Click on the link below to complete the Zoom registration form.

More dates

If this event is full, we've got another meeting on Wednesday 1st December at 8pm.

Email us at familysupport@stamma.org and we'll keep you updated with future meetings.

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Parent2Parent Support Group: Parents of Pre- & Primary-school children

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Tiny Happy People is here to help you develop your child's language skills. Explore our simple activities and play ideas and find out about babies and toddlers' amazing early development.

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Enquiry service

Our free enquiry service is a confidential phone call with an experienced speech and language therapist. During the 30-minute call, you will be given the opportunity to talk through your concerns and questions regarding your child's development.

Our speech and language therapists will be able to provide you with information on typical development, as well as advice on how to support your child's skills. They will also be able to signpost you to other services.

Following the call, you will receive an email summary with tips, techniques and signposting to other helpful services.
Please note that we open booking slots monthly. This service does not include meeting and assessing children. The speech and language therapist cannot give specific advice on topics such as diagnosis or the provision the child is receiving, but will aim to signpost to services and organisations that can help further.

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An enquiry service for parents or carers and practitioners to discuss concerns they have about a child. A series of webinars designed to give parents the tools they need to support their child.

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The Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapy Team provides treatment, support and care for children and young people who have difficulties with communication, or with eating, drinking and swallowing.

If your child is already known to the service and you have a query, please see the contact information below and either call or email us.

Please explore this page for further information, advice and activities relating to speech, language and communication development.
Bury Speech Sound Screening tool Advice and activity sheets Short & Simple activities
Take a look at the link below for some general games and activities to support your child
Website Resources
Take a look at the link below for a list of recommended websites
Speech and Language UK: 'TALK' Webinars
If you have a child aged 18 months to 2 ½ years and you are concerned about their language development, you can now join one of Speech and Language UK's free 'TALK' webinars. TALK = Talking Activities for Little Kids!

The webinars are led by a Speech and Language Therapist . In each webinar, the therapist talks through a range of targeted activities and approaches that you can put into practice with your child at home.

You will have an opportunity to ask questions about the information provided so that you feel confident in using the strategies and approaches with your child.

In total, Speech and Language UK have four different themed webinars, with one webinar taking place per fortnight. You can attend one or all of the webinars depending on your interest in the topics presented.

1. Supporting language development during every day routines

2. Sharing books to develop language

3. Using songs and rhymes to develop language

4. Symbolic noises and first words

Click on this link to find out more and to book on to the webinars TALK Parent Webinars (ican.org.uk)

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