Communication

This two day introductory workshop is hosted and delivered at Ace Centre in Oldham. The course aims to discuss the teaching and learning strategies for implementing PODD communication systems and is taught as a face to face course.

Explore Developing and Using a Communication Book, who it is suitable for and how to make it.

This course is in two sessions: 
Part 1 - Learn about the development of the Pragmatics Profile for people who use AAC and how to administer it;
Part 2 - Discover how to use the profile to identify appropriate vocabulary for AAC and create communication targets to support personal development.

Reflect on your personal interaction style and develop communication partner skills to support AAC users.

Develop your skills as a communication partner. Consider what skills are required to use AAC and how to positively support AAC interactions.

Find out about Ace Centre's guide to creating a communication book in this free introductory session.

Explore the different ways that text based resources can be organised to suit the needs of a person and alternative methods of access when pointing is difficult.

An exploration of AAC solutions that can benefit individuals with Aphasia.

Develop your knowledge and skills to identify appropriate AAC solutions. This course explores the fundamental principles and is suitable for people working with children and adults.

Develop your knowledge and skills to identify appropriate AAC solutions. This course explores the fundamental principles and is suitable for people working with children and adults.