Supported by funding from the National HSCP Office as part of a joint CPD funding submission with Association of Occupational Therapists Ireland (AOTI) and priority is for those employed in publicly funded health care settings. Before registering your interest in attending this course; please read the terms and conditions for attending publicly funded CPD events here
This course will be delivered in person to a group of 12 participants over two half-day sessions. Attendance on both days is required.
Rationale and Overview:
Rationale:
IASLT training needs analysis (2024) highlights a rising trend in demand for foundation Talking Mats training.
What is a Talking Mat?
A Talking Mat is a visual communication framework which supports people with communication difficulties to express their feelings and views. Talking Mats can be carried out physically or in a digital space, for example a tablet, laptop or computer.
Why do Talking Mats work?
Clinical, research and training experience provides evidence that Talking Mats helps people think about and express their views on a particular topic. There are a number of reasons why Talking Mats is effective.
Talking Mats support comprehension by:
Talking Mats improve quality of information by:
Talking Mats is a person-centred communication framework that helps children and adults:
It is based on extensive research and designed by Speech and Language Therapists. It uses specially designed symbols and is widely used within Health, Social Work, Residential and Education settings.
Learning Objectives:
The training allows you to:
Facilitators:
Niamh Heraughty and Laura Douglas
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If you are registering your interest for this course:
This event has a limited number of places, the cost per attendee is significantly subsidised by funding from the National HSCP Office, applicants must give a minimum 10 days notice of cancellation, by emailing kathleencpdadmin@iaslt.ie
This notice is required so that we can reallocate cancelled places.
Failure to give 10 days notice will result in:
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