AAC: Choice Boards You know what? Sometimes the best tools we have in special education are the ones that don’t require a charger. I have been teaching for nearly two decades, and I have seen fancy tablets gather dust while a piece of cardboard with Velcro gets used fifty times a day. That is the … Read more
Embracing Multimodal Communication: Supporting Complex Communication Needs Understanding the broad spectrum of communication methods of our children is essential for effective teaching – especially for those with complex communication needs (CCN). Multimodal communication offers a rich, inclusive approach to communication that combines both unaided and aided modalities, broadening the ways individuals can share their thoughts, … Read more
Connection: A Guide to Functional Communication I’ve witnessed countless breakthrough moments when children discover their voice – whether through words, gestures, or alternative means. One moment stands out vividly: when five-year-old Sophie, who had barely communicated before, used her picture card to request her favourite teddy for the first time. Her mum’s tears of joy … Read more
Entering Their World: A Parent’s Guide to Communicating with Your Non-verbal Autistic Child Over the years I’ve learned that connection doesn’t always look the way we expect it to. Our journey of bonding with our children often takes us down unexpected paths, challenging our preconceptions and opening our eyes to new ways of communicating and … Read more
In today’s classrooms, verbal communication is often emphasised while non-verbal communication takes a backseat. However, as more children with special educational needs (SEN) are integrated into mainstream settings, there is a need to utilise both verbal and non-verbal forms of communication. Combining these methods can improve the delivery of messages and facilitate understanding while promoting … Read more
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