Advanced Communication and Consultation
Aims:
- To further develop skills in consulting with disabled children and young people, particularly about their views, wishes and feelings
- To apply these skills and approaches in different contexts
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Produce information for children in different formats
- Interpret and use formal assessments of childrens communication
- Set up clear agreements with interpreters and communicators
- Consult in evidentially careful ways with children
- Use non-directive approaches to clarify childrens accounts
- Represent childrens views in ways that are accurate and credible
NB. Advanced course open only to those who have completed the introductory level course or who can demonstrate the necessary knowledge and experience to join the course.
Trainers
Naomi Mason is an independent speech and language therapist and also a Registered Intermediary with the Ministry of Justice, providing communication support to children in their communication with the police and the courts. She works with children and adults using a wide range of alternative and augmentative communication methods. Naomi works for Triangle as a trainer, consultant and expert witness.
Adam Walker works, trains and consults for Triangle and also provides IT support. Adam has been a member of Triangle's Senior Consultative Group of young people since it began, and contributed to the Two Way Street video. Adam trains on communication and consultation, advocacy and safeguarding disabled children and young people across the UK.
Price
180 GBP + VAT for two days including lunch, refreshments and all course materials.
Dates
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