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Duration

3 hours - Completed at once during the live webinar

Price

£75+VAT (NYAS staff and self-employed contractor discounts apply)

We all communicate in diverse ways, using different methods depending on the context and circumstances. This training session supports learners in developing confidence in working with individuals who have neurodiversity, cognitive and communication difficulties.

This course is recommended for anyone working with children, young people or adults with neurodiversity, cognitive and communication difficulties in education-, health- and care-based settings.

 

Empowering Voices Explained

Typically, we listen to others to ascertain their feelings, views, wishes, and perspectives on various topics or situations. However, what if we are unable to comprehend what the other person is conveying? At times, a child, young person, or adult may communicate in a manner that is not immediately clear to us. We must challenge ourselves to understand diverse communication styles. Our Empowering Voices training will encourage you to rethink and refine your approach to communication with others.

 

Course Content

Upon completion of this training, learners will:

  • Understand the links between neurodiversity, cognition and communication.
  • Have insight into the history of disability voices.
  • Have awareness of the models of disability and disability rights.
  • Become more confident using the language of disability and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tools.
  • Be able to identify and overcome communication barriers.
  • Understand the use of communication passports.
  • Learn when Non-Instructed Advocacy should be used.

This Empowering Voices training will be delivered via a live, interactive webinar. The training session will be delivered by a member of our highly experienced training team. 

NYAS is a leading, national rights-based charity who deliver a range of services, including appropriate adults and age assessments, to children across England and Wales. We have practical experience within this training area, and your learning will be supported by our expert guidance and a supporting handbook.

You can find all available training dates below - new dates are added regularly so keep an eye on this page for any updates if the dates below don't work for you. If you're looking to discuss bespoke training dates, please email [email protected] and our team will be happy to help.

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