Training
I regularly carry out face-to-face training for other Speech and Language Therapy teams. I lecture to Univeristy students, and provide hands-on training for schools teams. I am passionate about AAC and literacy for non-speaking and minimally-speaking children. My mission is to show that non-speaking does not mean non-thinking: we just have to provide the right supports for these children.
My favourite training to date. This was a really well chosen topic and Ali's training style really suited our team. Huge thanks to everyone involved in setting this up. I hope we can continue our learning with Ali. I feel really enthusiastic about working with GLP's moving forward where as before this was an area I was definitely under confident in.
Genuinely so interesting, I wish every SLT had the privilege of hearing Ali speak - thank you!
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That was one of my favourite CPD days!
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Was lovely to have someone so knowledgeable come in to talk to us about this exciting clinical area of GLP.
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Ali is so passionate about her work. She brings such an energy: it is infectious.
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I was not confident about introducing AAC to the autistic children that I work with, but Ali has given me pointers and resources and now I can't wait to get stuck in.
Gestalt Language Processing
I offer one day face-to-face training sessions on Gestalt Language Processing. This workshop includes:
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the research background
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identification of GLP
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stages 1-6 of Natural Language Acquisition
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Real case histories
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scoring practice
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time for discussion
AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)
My workshops can be tailored to the needs of your group, but typically include:
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what makes a robust AAC system?
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how to introduce an AAC system
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iPad and paper-based AAC
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real case studies with video examples
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incorporating literacy and access to an onscreen keyboard
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Gestalt Language Processing options
