About this session
Do you have a child or work with a child who you know or suspect has a speech, language or communication need?
Have you wondered what the terminology on a report might mean and want to be more informed?
Would you like some ideas for how to better support that child?
This session is designed as an introduction to describe how speech, language and communication develops.
It shares the differences between terminology such as delay and disorder and describes top tips and strategies to support a child with both.
It includes a quiz and an opportunity for you to ask questions.
Useful for:
- Parents, teachers and Learning support assistants who want to feel more informed about speech, language and communication development and equipped with practical strategies to use at school and home
Suitable for:
- Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs), Teachers and Learning Support Assistants
Also included:
- Summary sheet of Key Points
- Certificate of Attendance
Session Leader: Jane McKean
The session is led by Jane McKean. Jane is a self confessed Speech and language therapy geek who knows that having the right intervention to support communication at the right time makes a world of difference.
Jane has been a speech and language therapist since 2000. She trained in Manchester and has worked in community clinics, schools, special schools and later Sure Start and Children Centres.
Jane runs her own successful Speech and Language Therapy Service business 'Let’s Talk' , working with children with ASC, DLD, speech sound difficulties and speech & language delays.
SEND Station
You will receive a warm welcome from us.
Our sessions are informal and informed, delivered with humility and humour and scope for interaction.
‘Sometimes learning is simply better online…SEND Station is a great destination to explore fresh, practical and great value training for those working with and supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.’