Tag: communication
Literacy skills for deaf children
Some practical ideas from Frances Clark.
When 11-year-old Khush stepped out onto the stage at the House of Commons and read out his own story,...
Symbols, fans and sensory bottles
There are plenty of options available, explains Lisa Spann.
Communication aids can be an essential tool for children with disabilities, enabling them to communicate more...
Use visuals
Use visual symbols to support children through change, says Gina Smith.
For a child, knowing what is happening in your day helps you to feel...
Inclusive tennis
Abbie Probert wants to get more adults and children with SEND on court and playing tennis.
The benefits of participating in regular physical activity are...
The great outdoors
The textures, smells, colours, and sounds of the outdoors are all there, waiting to be explored, write Suzi Hoskins and Claire Abercrombie.
If you're considering...
Selective mutism
Hannah Morris explains how children with selective mutism can develop the confidence to express themselves and thrive.
When there is an expectation to talk, the...
Nurturing a child with ASD
As a mother of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and a specialist SEN teacher, Krista Dadford understands the joys and challenges of...
Augmenting lives
Liz Downes explains how a national charity is supporting the provision of special equipment and aids for living.
Helping people to see the person, not...
Showing off
Performance allows us to feel confident, powerful, brave and independent, says Charlotte Bell.
The Arts provide an amazing platform for people with learning disabilities, offering...
Musical exploration
Rima Jakubauskas and Laura Pearce introduce us to music therapy.
Music therapy has been a profession in the UK since the 1960s, and it's related...