Total Communication, online training
Tuesday 9 December – 9.30-12.30
Delivered by: Speaking Space
This course will provide an introduction to using Total Communication to support individuals with complex communication needs. Learn how to use different communication methods (including objects, signing, communication books/ apps) and create a positive communication environment. to maximise opportunities for communication. There will be some theory and discussions/ demonstrations to explore the different methods and how to adapt your communication to support functional and meaningful communication.
Course facilitators:
This course will be facilitated by Speaking Space (Romsey) Ltd, a speech and language therapy company based in Romsey, Hampshire. The course will be run by 2 highly experienced speech and language therapists.
PLEASE NOTE: Places on our training programme are limited, please only book your place if you are sure you can attend for the duration of the training. If for unforeseen circumstances you need to cancel your place please contact us as soon as possible so we can offer the training to somebody else. We can only offer these workshops free of charge as we have secured funding from Skills for Care. Thanks to our funders we can offer these learning opportunities free of charge to caregivers and personal assistants (employed via a personal budget).
Any questions about the training or your eligibility for a funded free place, please contact Georgie@projectartworks.org
About the Support Collective
The Support Collective is a group of people with lived experience of disability, family carers, support workers, and representatives from health and social care. We collectively share the aim of working towards person-centred and inclusive models of support and care, and protecting the rights of people with support needs.
The Support Collective is part of the Project Art Works community who collaborates with people with complex support needs, families and circles of support.
Image: Art work by Darryl Spencer
