Happy holidays?? A tale of AAC and Christmas.
When I talk about AAC systems I talk about robust language systems. By that I mean a Communication system which will enable you to have access to all the words that you might need, and to communicate for all the reasons that human beings communicate. That might, just might, include being told something really cheeky. And at Christmas we need access not only to words that let us say “happy Christmas” and “thank you”, but also to grumble, nag and bicker.
Asking the questions
“His/her communication is in line with their cognitive development…” That is a phrase that I once wrote in discharge reports myself. It is what is termed cognitive referencing. It made … Continue reading
The power of partnerships
Today I had the pleasure of joining a session at Forth Valley Rebound Therapy, Scotland’s only open referral rebound service and a fellow social enterprise.  Callum, director of Forth Valley … Continue reading
Debating therapy? (Or should Scots always wear kilts?!?)
What relevance do debating skills have to everyday life? Why on earth would you cover that in a speech and language therapy session? There are so many skills that underpin … Continue reading
Webbing strengths (profiling after assessment)
Have you ever looked up close at a spider’s web? It’s especially recommended on a frosty or dewy morning. Look and you will see that “real” webs look very different … Continue reading
Why a really good Autism assessment matters (Guest Post)
When Jude asked me to write a blog post about something I was passionate about it took me a while to decide on a topic. I started working with young … Continue reading
Strawberry milkshake
Today was one of those glorious days where, as a speech therapist we get to make it real. How do we do this? By dropping our agenda and going with … Continue reading
