Puppies, PDA profiling and positives!
One thing I love about our assessment work at Grow Communication is the opportunity that we have to get to know so many phenomenal individuals. And the chance to create … Continue reading
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
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
Roots, shoots and leaves – Grow is Growing!
You may be aware that there has been lots going on behind the scenes at Grow Communication, Speech and Language Therapy!! It’s been busy old time and we are well … Continue reading
How can I help my autistic child communicate?l
Two of the questions that parents ask us most frequently at Grow Communication are: “How can I help my non-verbal autistic child to communicate?”, or “We’ve done PECS but what … Continue reading
