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On this practical live training event you will learn how to tap into your own metaphorical brain to create therapeutic stories and metaphors ‘in the moment’ that are appropriate to each individual’s circumstances and experiences. Accredited CPD Online Course with a master storyteller & Psychotherapist, Pamela …

Train to deliver a range of Elklan Speech and Language Support courses to practitioners. This package equips SaLTs with evidence-based course content, practical resources, and clear guidance to confidently plan, deliver, and support accredited training across early years, school-age, post 16s and specialist areas.

Many young people with SEMH also have SLCN, which often goes unrecognised. Finding ways to identify and characterise any SLCN is important, but not always straightforward. Discover ways to make the assessment process comfortable and empowering for young people while getting accurate results. Presenter: Melanie Cross, SLT

Speech sound disorder is one of the most frequent disorders in the case load of SLTs. Transcription skills are central to the identification and analysis of children’s speech disorders, as well as setting therapy aims and tracking progress. Refresh your skills in this ½ day with Dr Sean Pert.

Presentation of 2 papers related to concealment in stammering: concealment in school age children, and a model for understanding the ways in which PWS try to conceal. PWS will share their experience and response to the papers. Formal presentation will be combined with discussion and implications for therapy.

An introduction to mindfulness-based stress reduction and cognitive therapy, including mindfulness practices and some theory. Relevant to adult/paediatric clients, with stress management benefits for SLTs. Application to different client groups will be discussed. Taught by two experienced mindfulness tutors, one an SLT.

Innovative 10-step therapy teaching pragmatics: how to use language for effective social interaction in real-life interactions. Teaching self-advocacy and independence. Clear Outcome Measures. Includes parent groups to empower families. Loved by students, parents, practitioners, OFSTED. Named on EHCPs. FREE x1 hour Tasters.

Exploring Individual Language Routes – March A wholistic Evidence Based Practice approach to communication assessment, planning & facilitation Child Led Therapy – May Empowering play, participation & progress – Non-Directive Therapy in early language and communication development Email Ruth or see the WEBSITE

This course is for SLTs working with people of all ages with acquired or developmental dysarthria. Part 1 is a refresher covering neurological/neuroanatomical issues, features of dysarthria and approaches to treatment. Part 2 focuses on treatment, including urgent considerations, what to do and when to do it.

Open to those who have completed our SHAPE CODING(R) System Part 1 course, and taking place over two half days, this live, online workshop provides opportunities for participants to become more confident with the coding taught in Part 1.

Train to deliver Elklan’s Specialist AAC Speech and Language Support course. This package equips SaLTs with evidence-based course content, practical resources, and clear guidance to confidently plan, deliver, and support accredited training for practitioners working with users of AAC across education and care settings.

Suitable for those with limited or no prior knowledge of the SHAPE CODING(R) system, this course teaches the basics of the system and how to use it with children who have language difficulties via a mix of presentations, videos, practical workshops and personalised feedback. Self-paced, online, available now.