Course listings

Hanen It Takes Two to Talk® Certification Workshop

13/12/2023, Online

13-15 Dec, 9am-5pm daily.

Gain an evidence-based framework for coaching parents of young children with language delays to facilitate their child’s language development during everyday interactions and activities. You receive a licence to offer the It Takes Two to Talk Program and to use It Takes Two to Talk materials in your 1:1 parent coaching sessions.

Email: workshops@hanen.org
Visit: www.hanen.org/Professional-Development/It-Takes-Two-to-Talk%C2%AE/2023-Dec-13-(1).aspx

Speech: Assessment and Therapy in Practice

12/01/2024, Online

This course takes you deeper into the practicalities of evidence-based assessment and therapy. Moving beyond assessment and diagnosis we explore how to identify and apply evidence-based treatment for children with all types of speech disorder. Effective interventions will be linked to each speech diagnosis and illustrated using case studies and transcription data sets.

Email: info@coursebeetle.co.uk
Tel: 01743 211 346
Visit: coursebeetle.co.uk/courses/speech-assessment/

Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme (NDP3®) Modules 1-4

22/01/2024, Online

The NDP3 treatment approach is one of two interventions with the strongest evidence for use with children with developmental verbal dyspraxia/childhood apraxia of speech. The course explores the current evidence-based information for childhood apraxia of speech. You’ll also learn the NDP3 assessment procedure and intervention approach, so you can use NDP3 effectively in your clinical practice.

Email: info@coursebeetle.co.uk
Tel: 01743 211 346
Visit: coursebeetle.co.uk/courses/ndp3/

Hanen It Takes Two to Talk® Certification Workshop

23/01/2024, Online

23-25 Jan, 9am-5pm every day.

Gain an evidence-based framework for coaching parents of young children with language delays to facilitate their child’s language development during everyday interactions and activities. You receive a licence to offer the It Takes Two to Talk Program and to use It Takes Two to Talk materials in your 1:1 parent coaching sessions.

Email: workshops@hanen.org
Visit: www.hanen.org/Professional-Development/It-Takes-Two-to-Talk%C2%AE/2024-Jan-23.aspx

Developmental Language Disorder: Assessment and Treatment in Clinical Practice

25/01/2024, Online

Around 7% of children and young people have a developmental language disorder (DLD). There is a strong and expanding evidence base considering assessment and intervention approaches. This course considers how the evidence can be translated into daily practice to support the differential diagnosis of DLD through assessment. We will consider target setting and selection of the most appropriate treatment approaches to support functional outcomes in everyday life.

Email: info@coursebeetle.co.uk
Tel: 01743 211 346
Visit: coursebeetle.co.uk/courses/dld/

Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: Foundations in Working with Children and Young People with Voice Disorders

29/01/2024, Virtual

Foundation level:  4 interactive, virtual modules covering theory, assessment and treatment interventions for common childhood voice disorders.  Less common aetiologies also highlighted.  Relevant for community paediatric SLTs and voice specialists.

Dates:  29^th & 30^th January & 5^th & 6^th February 2024

Time: 9:30 -13:00

Cost:  £265

Places limited to 30 delegates

Payment: Please note that we are unable to accept an invoice as your method of payment.

All payments must be made online via Participant by 12^th January 2024.

Refund policy: All cancellations should be notified by email. Unfortunately, we will not be able to process refunds based on cancellations requested within 14 days of the training.

Email: EventsSLT@gosh.nhs.uk
Tel: 0207 813 8110
Visit: courses.gosh.org/event/voicecourse2024

Work in AUS/NZ – Free webinar for SLTs!

30/01/2024, Online

Healthcare Abroad FREE Webinar about working as an SLT in Australia and New Zealand!

 

The Webinar for SLT’s will be available on 30th January 2024 at 7 pm UK time – the Webinar will last approximately 1 hour and then there will be a live Q+A at the end.

Healthcare Abroad free webinar covers:

• Australia + New Zealand

• How to transfer your SLT licence

• Job roles available

• Level of experience required

• Popular visas and locations

• Information about our FREE service

 

Register: EMAIL info@healthcare-abroad.com with the SUBJECT SLT WEBINAR to receive the link

Email: info@healthcare-abroad.com

Core Vocabulary Therapy for Inconsistent Phonological Disorder

31/01/2024, Online

Inconsistent phonological disorder accounts for around 10% of all children with speech difficulties. There is strong evidence to show that the Core Vocabulary Therapy Approach is the most effective intervention approach for these children. Learn about assessment and differential diagnosis of inconsistent phonological disorder, differentiating this presentation from other types of speech disorder.

Email: info@coursebeetle.co.uk
Tel: 01743 211 346
Visit: coursebeetle.co.uk/courses/core-vocabulary/

Reading Adult Videofluoroscopies. An online course hosted by the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square

19/02/2024, Online

Introduction to neurological disorders Monday 19^th February 2024

Common neurological dysphagia presentations, utilisation of VFS and approaches to analysis.

Intermediate Monday 22^rd April 2024

Challenging neurological diagnosis, refining analytical skills and dysphagia management plans.

£160 both days/£90 individual days.

Email: uclh.enquiry.therapy.courses@nhs.net
Tel: 02034483476
Visit: www.uclhcharitycourses.com/courses/reading-adult-videofluoroscopies-vfs

DEAP Assessment for Children with Speech Sound Disorder

29/02/2024, Online

The DEAP assessment is recommended as part of the core assessment battery for all children who have SSD. This course provides clinicians with the skill and confidence to administer and analyse the Diagnostic Evaluation of Articulation and Phonology (DEAP) assessment, to differentially diagnose the presenting SSD subtype.

Email: info@coursebeetle.co.uk
Tel: 01743 211 346
Visit: coursebeetle.co.uk/courses/deap/

smiLE Therapy Training Day One & Day Two

07/03/2024, Live online training

7^th & 8^th and 11^th &12^th March 2024, 9-12 each morning

Innovative 10-step therapy teaching functional communication and social skills in real settings for students who are Deaf, have DLD, Learning Difficulties, Down Syndrome, Physical Disability. Also teaching functional communication for certain Autistic students. For ages 7 to 25. Outcome measures, empowering parents & generalisation integral. For SLTs & Teachers. Loved by students, parents, practitioners. Now named on EHCPs. Email us to book and to enquire about bespoke training for your Team.

Free x1 hour online Taster session available for you, your NHS Trust, CEN, University, Special School or College, Local Authority, Independent Practice.

Email: info@smiletherapytraining.com
Visit: www.smiletherapytraining.com/

PROMPT Level 1: Introduction to Technique

22/03/2024, CORRS Corner Hotel 315 Ballycare Rd, Newtonabbey BT36 4TQ United Kingdom

This 3-day workshop teaches a system for assessing and treating Speech, Language and Communication Disorders from a perspective of speech-motor control. The course teaches the Technique of PROMPT and trains Speech and Language Therapists to provide somatosensory, tactile-kinaesthetic input, to support the development of speech movement. Using a holistic framework participants will learn how to embed speech goals within functional communication, thus developing social interaction and language.

Email: Justine@rhindspeechtherapy.co.uk
Tel: 07533081818
Visit: promptinstitute.com/event/D3058_BelfastUKIntro

Supporting SLT Assistants in their Role: Implementing a Framework for Competencies, Coaching & CPD (offered by ARC Supervision & CPD)

26/04/2024, Online (via Teams or Zoom) from 9.30 – 16.00 hrs

An Online Study Day for SLTs supervising/managing SLTAs

• Using Support Worker Framework & Toolkit (RCSLT)
• Core & Clinical Competencies
• Exploring Work Based Learning
• Reflective Practitioners
• Ladder of Support & Supervision (risk analysis)

See ARC Website for specific info on this & other courses on Supervision, Advanced Supervision, Leadership.

ARC CPD

Led by Ruth Howes, author of Reflective Clinical Supervision in SLT (Routledge)

Email: arcsupervision@gmail.com
Tel: 07827368259
Visit: arc-academy.com/

Language Disorders in Children Conference

08/06/2024, Wellcome Collection, Euston Rd, London NW1 2BE

One day free event showcasing the research by leaders in the field of #DLD, funded by HvdL
Foundation Trust. Topics include psycholinguistic assessment & interventions at school &
within the family, across preschool, school age & young offenders as well as the deaf.

Visit: www.hvdl.org.uk/

PECS® L1 Training

Various dates, Online or various cities throughout the UK

A 13-hour interactive workshop the protocol for PECS^®, an evidence-based practice. Using presenter demonstrations, role-play opportunities, and video examples, participants will gain a thorough understanding and hands-on experience of each of the six phases. Participants will gain the skills necessary to teach spontaneous requesting, picture discrimination, sentence structure, attributes for expanding language, responding to questions, and commenting.

Email: traininguk@pecs.com
Tel: 01273 609555
Visit: pecs-unitedkingdom.com/training/pecs-level-1/

Clinical Supervision/ Leadership/ Self Development training offered by ARC (Appreciative, Reflective Conversations & CPD)

Various dates, Online via Zoom

See ARC Website for Info

CPD SERIES of Seminars & Workshops:

Mindful Leadership
Appreciative Leadership
Roles & Goals
Peer Support in Supervision and Groups
Time to Think/ Active Listening
Telling Reflective Stories

STUDY DAYS including
Clinical Supervision
Supporting SLTAs
Study Day for Assistants
Avoiding Burn-out

ARC CPD

Led by Ruth Howes, author of Reflective Clinical Supervision in SLT; Strengthening Supervision skills (Routledge)

Email: arcsupervision@gmail.com
Tel: 07827368259
Visit: arc-academy.com/

Clinical/Professional Supervision in SLT: Strengthening your Toolkit. Offered by ARC Supervision/CPD

Various dates, Online via Teams

ARC (Appreciative Reflective CPD)

09/02/2024

19/04/2024

Online

Study Day:

• Clinical Supervision
• Toolkit
• Reflective & Solution Focused Models
• Guiding Conversations
• Documentation

Led by Ruth Howes author of Reflective Clinical Supervision in SLT; Strengthening Skills (Routledge Oct 22)

OTHER OPTIONS: Supporting Assistants, Assistants Study Day, Avoiding Burn-out

ALSO Bespoke Team Training Days

See WEBSITE for details

Email: arcsupervision@gmail.com
Tel: 07827368259
Visit: arc-academy.com/

Reflective Self-Development in SLT. Developed by ARC Supervision/CPD

Various dates, Online via Teams/Zoom

Self Development Reflective Practice Program

Choose ½ day CPD options:

• Mindful Leadership
• Telling Reflective Stories
• Life Laundry for SLTs
• Appreciative Leadership & Coaching
• Managing Time & Energy
• Peer Supervision
• Space to Think

Led by Ruth Howes author of Reflective Clinical Supervision in SLT; Strengthening Skills (Routledge)

OTHER COURSES:
Compassionate Leadership (CIRC-EL), Burnout, Supervising SLTAs & SLTA Day.

Email: arcsupervision@gmail.com
Tel: 07827368259
Visit: arc-academy.com/

Elklan Total Training Packages to deliver Speech and Language Support courses to practitioners – 2024 courses

Various dates, Online 2-5pm each day

These courses equip SaLTs and teaching advisors to provide accredited training to practitioners in a range of settings. Each Total Training Package covers all you need to run the course. Courses cost £520 pp ex VAT.

0-3s – 24^th-27^th June, 16^th -19^th June 2025

3-5s – 11^th-14^th March, 17^th-20^th June, 11^th-14^th November

5-11s – 15^th-18^th January, 18^th-21^st March, 17^th-20^th June, 4^th-5^th November

11-16 – 3^rd-6^th June, 4^th-7^th November

Post 16s – 18^th-21^st November

SLD  – 16^th-22^nd February, 24^th-27^th February 2025

Autistic Pupils – 4^th-7^th March, 11^th-14^th November, 10^th-13^th March 2025

Complex Needs – 29^th April-2^nd May, 18^th-21^st November

Email: michelle@elklan.co.uk
Tel: 01208 841450
Visit: www.elklan.co.uk/Training/Tutors/#Tutor

Elklan Specialist Training Package to deliver courses to staff supporting children and adults using AAC

Various dates, Online 9am – 12.30pm each day

This course equips SaLTs to provide accredited training to staff supporting users of AAC, including power-based and person-based communication aids. It covers all you need to run the course, ‘Supporting Children and Adults using AAC’. Presented by the author, Andrea Lee. £240 pp ex VAT

7^th, 14^th & 21^st June 2024

11^th, 18^th & 25^th November 2024

Email: michelle@elklan.co.uk
Tel: 01208 841450
Visit: www.elklan.co.uk/Training/Tutors/Specialist_Training_Pack_-_AAC