Increasing the capacity to communicate effectively about things that matter.
Talking Mats is an award-winning communication tool that has been based upon extensive research and designed by Speech and Language Therapists. It is a model that utilises unique, specially designed picture symbols that are attractive to all ages and communication abilities. It is used effectively by clinical practitioners, carers and support workers in a wide range of health, social work, residential and education settings.
Talking Mats is a low-tech, interactive resource that uses three sets of picture communication symbols – topics, options and a visual scale – and a space on which to display them. Further information on how Talking Mats works can be found by clicking here
Clinical practitioners, carers and support workers regularly attend the Talking Mats course. Whether used for consulting children and young people, used as a stroke communication resource, or used to overcome communication difficulties for people with learning disability or dementia, the Talking Mats communications symbols have proved highly effective.
Depending upon your job role, after attending the Talking Mats course, you will be more able to:
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Courses will take place for two half days over two consecutive weeks within our training suite in St Mellons, Cardiff. The cost is £140.00 per person. Our training suite is fully serviced with a kitchen for refreshments, relaxation room and ample free parking.
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For further details on how to book or to simply find out more, email training@ascymru.org.uk or call us on 029 2054 0444.
In-company delivery is available on request (maximum of 8 confirmed participants but names can change up to 24 hours prior to the start of delivery). If you are looking to book more than two places on an open course, please drop us an email or give us a call on 029 2054 0444 to discuss options available.