Intensive Interaction Introduction Course With Lynnette Menzies(Intensive Interaction Institute Associate)

• The Fundamentals of Communication - why is Intensive Interaction so important?

• How to do Intensive Interaction

• Videos showing children and adults with communication difficulties making progress developing social and emotional connections, enjoying interactions, learning to communicate using vocalisations, facial expressions and gesture, becoming relaxed making eye contact (and much more!)

• Use of touch and issues of developmental pertinence

• Recognising outcomes and how to record keep

• How to get started

When: Monday 4th April - 9.30am-3.45pm

Where: The Swan Hotel, Newport Pagnell

A workshop exploring assessing and using narratives to enhance language and communication in children and young people with speech, language and communication needs across the curriculum.

By Professor Victoria Joffe, School of Health and Social Care, University of Essex.

Workshop Synopsis:

This workshop introduces and explores the different types of narratives that are used routinely in our daily lives. The importance of narratives in language development, education and social and emotional development will be highlighted. Information is provided on the importance of narratives as a predictor of language and educational performance, as well as its role in the social and emotional development of children. The value of narratives as an assessment and intervention tool, as well as a means of measuring outcomes is explored.

The role of narratives in enhancing language and communication across the curriculum in children and young people with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) will be discussed. The role of narratives in both the assessment and intervention of language and communication will be explored. A critical overview of the evidence base for narrative therapy with children and young people with SLCN will be given. Strategies to facilitate narrative development across abilities and ages will be highlighted.

Workshop Content to Include:

• Definition and types of narrative

• The role and importance of narrative ability in language and communication and in the education and wider social context of the child

• Narrative therapy with children and young people with SLCN: a critical evaluation and overview of the current evidence-base

• Assessment of narrative skills and the use of Narrative as an outcome measure to chart changes in performance

• New ways forward and strategies to facilitate narrative skills across the age range and education curriculum

• Future implications and directions for research and clinical and educational practice

• Questions and group discussion

Book here:

https://bookwhen.com/magicwordsspeechtherapyforschools#focus=ev-smdg-20210215000000

This  one day course is an introduction to using Solution Focused Practice.

SFBT is all about improving lives through solution focused conversations and turning a problem based focus into a solution based focus.

Would you like to:

• Find what works to create change?

• Apply Solution Focused skills right away in your everyday practice?

• Achieve better outcomes with the people you work with?

• Feel optimistic and energized in your work?

• Make positive changes to your own life as well as those you work with?

What is Solution Focused Practice?

This approach is:

• Respectful: The focus is on the client’s hopes.

• Goal directed: it explores what is wanted by the client.

• Future focused: It helps the client to develop a detailed picture of what success will look like.

• Strength Based: The approach works on the client’s awareness of their strengths and what is working already.

• Evidence Based: This approach makes a difference to practitioners and clients.

“Solution Focused Practice finds a ready fit in Education as this approach is practical, brief and here and now.”

The day will include information on this approach, practice of skills that can be used straight away with individuals, children and families. This course is relevant for all professionals working with adults, children and families.

Book here:

https://bookwhen.com/magicwordsspeechtherapyforschools#focus=ev-smub-20200723093000

The Narrative Intervention Programme aims to improve the understanding and telling of stories. It is a practical language programme was created by Victoria Joffe, a specialist speech & language therapist.

The Narrative Intervention Programme:

• Focuses on enhancing the understanding and expression of stories in students aged from 8 to 18 with language and communication difficulties.

• Aims to create an awareness of how storytelling can be used to enhance learning in school and social interactions in school and home environments.

• Facilitates storytelling.

• Enhances the joy and enjoyment in telling stories.

• Identifies different types of narratives and provide examples for each type.

• Encourages effective listening and attention skills.

• Examines different means of making story production more interesting through vocal variety, body language and print.

• Encourages the use of the story planner in planning and structuring essays in the classroom and for homework.

Book here:

https://bookwhen.com/magicwordsspeechtherapyforschools#focus=ev-sr99-20200529093000

Presented by Dr Pam Williams, this course is suitable for Speech and Language Therapists who want to update their knowledge of developmental verbal dyspraxia and to learn about the third edition of the Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme.

Topics include theoretical aspects, assessment, diagnostic approaches, management issues and therapy approaches.

There will be lecture and workshop sessions.

Please feel free to bring along your own copy of the NDP3, if you don't have one you will need to purchase a copy for £15 + postage (sent to you by the Nuffield organisation). Please notify us at the time of booking if you require a manual by emailing Lindsay-Ann@magicwordstherapy.co.uk.

Please note that refreshments and light snacks are provided, but lunch is not provided. Very reasonably priced lunch is available to order directly from the hotel, there are lots of shops nearby, or you are able to bring your own.

Book Here:

https://bookwhen.com/magicwordsspeechtherapyforschools#focus=ev-suny-20200417093000

Topic 1: SLCN

Over the next year our Speech Therapists will be hosting half termly forums about communication on a range of topics.

An Introduction to Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) will give you a chance to learn about the different areas of SLCN including attention and listening, play, understanding and expression of language.

We will discuss the developmental milestones for these as well as think about how these difficulties can impact children in their everyday environments. This is the first forum in a series which will help you to develop your knowledge and skills of how to support children with SLCN.

Spaces are limited so book your place soon via Bookwhen:

https://bookwhen.com/magicwordsspeechtherapyforschools#focus=ev-sapx-20200304160000

EKOS is a framework which promotes transparent, client-focused, evidence-based care planning through routine case-management. It is designed to be used on a single or multi-disciplinary basis with the flexibility to support each service’s chosen aims and outcome indicators; as such, it captures and demonstrates clinical effectiveness, without limiting or dictating clinical practice.

This training day combines information sharing, discussion and practical application in order to give participants a working knowledge of EKOS.

By Maggie Johnson, Lead Speech and Language Therapist for Clinical Effectiveness, Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Book here: https://bookwhen.com/magicwordsspeechtherapyforschools/e/ev-synk-20200103090000

We are holding an informative evening seminar and Q & A over drinks and nibbles!
Speech & language therapist Bethany Potter will be welcoming you at Chestnut Nursery School, Cambridge.

Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN) in the Classroom: age-related norms, how to identify SLCN and how to support children with SLCN to access the curriculum and thrive in the school environment.

All attendees will receive a FREE LEGO THERAPY KIT!

Including full how-to instructions and comprehensive resources designed by speech & language therapists for running school-based Lego Therapy Groups

6.30pm to 8pm on Thursday 7th November 2019 at Chestnut Nursery School, Green End Road, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1RW

Places are limited! To reserve your seat, email your details to bethany@magicwordstherapy.co.uk before 5th November!

The talk will cover the following:

• How do children normally develop their speech, language and communication?

• What are the signs to look for to establish whether a pupil has SLCN?

• How can you support children with a range of different SLCN in all aspects of their schooling?

• Top tips for increasing parent involvement and communication in relation to their children with SLCN and SEN. We share ideas that have worked well for us.

• How does buying in independent speech and language therapy work and what are the benefits? How to make the most of limited budgets and resources and what to look for in an independent provider.

Come and visit us for our Charity Cake and Coffee Morning at our Newport Pagnell clinic in Bassett Court. There will be a speech and language therapist on-hand to provide free advice to parents, cake, coffee and general fun and chats 🙂 All proceeds go towards our therapist volunteering in Kenya helping Kenyan children with SLCN, Yellow House Outreach Services.

QUIZ NIGHT FUNDRAISER

Compared by Quiz Master Extraordinaire, Matt Harris

· Lots of exciting raffle prizes to be won!

· Bring teams of 8 people or under

· £10 per person to enter, includes Sandwich Buffet, payable in cash on the night

· Most entertaining team name wins a prize

· Dingbats round

· Wheel of misfortune round

· Backwards Bingo round

· Music round

· Over 13s only – no children

Come and unwind, give your brain a workout and have a laugh with friends and family at our quiz night.

All funds will go towards sending one of our speech and language therapists, Frankie Paterson, to Kenya to volunteer with Yellow House Outreach Services later this year.

By working in Kenya with Yellow House we aim to help give the life-changing gift of communication to people who struggle with this basic human right that is so often taken for granted. Being able to communicate your needs, wants, hopes and dreams is essential to living a happy and fulfilled life. Communication is the key to maintaining good relationships with those around you in your family and community. We will be helping to raise awareness about disability in communities where children and families with disabilities are shunned.

* Please reserve your places at enquiries@magicwordstherapy.co.uk *

*all entry fees will be payable in cash on the night of the quiz £10pp*

With special thanks to The Holiday Inn and to our Sponsers