An introductory workshop on speech, language and communication needs
Come along and meet your Speech and Language Therapist who will be available to support you with speech and language queries into the future
This workshop will help early years educators develop a better understanding of Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and how to support children’s communication development in an early years setting.
The workshop will cover four key areas:
1. Understanding Speech, Language and Communication Needs
- What are Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)?
- How to recognise and identify potential communication difficulties within a group setting.
- Understanding how these needs may present in young children.
2. Understanding the Different Services
- An overview of Primary Care services.
- Understanding Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT).
- Understanding Assessment of Need (AON).
- The role of each service and when a child may benefit from accessing them.
3. Making a Referral
- How and when to make a referral to Speech and Language Therapy.
- Understanding the referral process.
- Knowing where to go for advice, guidance and support.
4. Whole-Class Strategies
- Practical strategies to encourage speech, language and communication in preschool and childminding settings.
- Inclusive approaches to support every child’s communication development.
- Simple, everyday ways to create a communication-friendly environment.
Who is this workshop aimed at?
This workshop is aimed at early years educators working with children aged 2 years and 6 months up to school-going age (approximately 5 years).
It is particularly relevant for preschool practitioners, early years educators and childminders who want to feel more confident recognising communication needs, understanding available supports and using practical strategies to help all children develop their communication skills.
follow this link to register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/2004481888287?aff=oddtdtcreator
