Content that will have Point enabled.
Good, effective and functional communication is important for all of our pupils. Most speech and language development takes place in the classroom, but some pupils require more specialist support. We use a “Total Communication” approach including speech, sign, symbols, photographs and aids – all forms of communication are valid. There is a Communication Passport for each pupil who requires additional communication support, which details their communication access.
Resources
Diane Lewis – Speech & Language Therapist (one day per week)
d.lewis@yewstock.dorset.sch.uk
Jo Gilmore – Speech & Language Therapist (one day per week)
j.gilmore@yewstock.dorset.sch.uk
Dorset Speech & Language Therapy Service
Specialist Feeding & Drinking Advice
SWIFTS – Communication training in :- Visual support, signing, functional communication, etc.
Useful Links
– Signing www.signalong.org.uk– Picture Exchange Communication
www.pecsunitedkingdom.com– TEACCH
www.autism.org.uk– Promoting Early Interactive Communications (PEIC-D)
– Intensive Interaction
www.intensiveinteraction.co.uk
– Visual support systems, schedules, Now/Next
www.visualaidsforlearning.com– Communication Technology
www.inclusive.co.uk– Social Use of Language Programme