The #SLT profession has always been at the heart of the NHS, diversifying the role to meet the demands of an ever-evolving system, and supporting people across multiple clinical areas with swallowing and communication needs. #NHSbirthday#NHS75@RCSLTWales@rcsltscot@RCSLTNI
As an autistic person who sometimes takes things literally, I’d like to say that - contrary to folklore - I never think cats & dogs are falling from the sky when someone says “it’s raining cats & dogs”. But, I may think someone intends to see me later if they say “see you later”.
How can we identify children who are Gestalt Language Processors? Here is a handy summary of some of the most common signs. #GestaltLanguage#NeurodiversityAffirming
Instead of Twitter whinging about lack of awareness of AAC and the SLT role, I decided to do something about it and whipped up a quick infographic! (Not like I'm on annual leave or anything... 🙈)
Feedback is very welcome (especially for any typos I've missed)!
Gestalt Language Processing is a different and valid way that some children acquire language. Whole phrases rather than single words are the base unit that act as a 'way in' to communication. Many (but not all) autistic children process language this way
Better Conversations is both an approach to the study of conversation in communication disability and a growing suite of CPT intervention programs underpinned by Conversation Analytic principles and methods. Better Conversations, the book, out this summer. #BetterConversations
Do you want to become a more confident communication partner?
Good #communication partners wait, listen and respond.
Which of these response strategies will you practice? https://t.co/L2imlN5cS5
#AAC#LearnWithAssistiveWare
I would just like to remind everyone that the total cost to the taxpayer for the Parliament’s subsidised catering services each year is approx £4 million.