Communication at the Heart of the School
Author | : Rachel Sawford |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 154 |
Release | : 2021-06-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781000399455 |
ISBN-13 | : 1000399451 |
Rating | : 4/5 (55 Downloads) |
Download or read book Communication at the Heart of the School written by Rachel Sawford and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-06-29 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Communication at the Heart of the School introduces a simple, practical approach for communication development in schools, with a specific focus on children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). The tried-and-tested framework offers a shared approach to communication development between teachers and speech and language therapists, moving through three crucial stages: the communication assessment, the communication pathway and the classroom environment. It provides a clear structure for the role of each professional and explains how they contribute to every aspect of the child’s communication development. Key features include: A communication pathway that follows a yearly cycle of assessment, plan and intervention, identifying specific communication needs and offering advice on creating communication-friendly environments A focus on the shared vision of teachers and speech and language therapists, creating a united and team-led approach to communication development, ensuring that both therapists and teachers feel supported in tackling complex communication challenges effectively Photocopiable and downloadable assessment forms for accurately measuring outcomes in a time-friendly and accessible way Underpinned by the Communication and Cognitive Framework currently used by teachers, speech and language therapists and families, this resource offers a complete package of communication support. It is an essential tool for speech and language therapists and teachers supporting children communicating at early developmental levels.