Theory into practice.
I often have an opportunity to assist support workers make functional use of the online training package, ‘Becoming a Better Communication Partner’.
This week I joined a young man for lunch in the community with his support worker for the first time. The gentleman has some speech that is not always intelligible and often repeatedly topic-loops when he is in an anxious state. He has only recently been introduced to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and assistive technology.
We met in the car park, walked to the café and almost an hour later I left. In that time, we covered lots of communication strategies and several conversation styles. Here is an example some of the material we used from the five courses that you will find when you click on the link https://drjaneremingtongurney.podia.com/.
Our top five strategies and tools.
Here is one of the Social Stories that was written on a wipe board as it was spoken, worked magically for this young man.
Walking on the pavement
Usually people walk on the pavement (I gestured to the people doing this)
That’s OK (reassurance)
Sometimes walking on the grass may be unsafe. There may be a drop off. (Pointed to the drop off).
Walking on the pavement can be a safe thing to do. (Gave him the thumbs up)
If you would like more information about the online training package for communication partners (people who assist someone with limited or no functional speech), then please click on https:drjaneremingtongurney.podia.com/ or look at my website www.optionsctc.com.au
There are also great discounts available, funding plus opportunities for team support and mentoring.
Thank you for reading this :)