Model Stage: How do I know that you want to listen to me?
The National Autistic Society have created a guide on ‘Autism and communication’. They also have local support group offerings for autistic people. Visit Website
Image Bank – Learning Disability Service
Image Bank – Learning Disability Service Easy read images for Parents, Carers and YP to create their own Social Stories/Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). Visit Website
Guide to Producing Health Information for Children and Young People
A guide for producing child and young person-friendly information about health.
Videos about using Talking Mats with school-age children and teens
A video that shows a way of helping CYPs to express their thoughts, opinions & wishes using Talking Mats.
CYP feedback form
A feedback form for children following an interaction with a health or social care professional.
If you listen, you will hear us
A video showing how people with PMLD interact with staff, and how staff use their expertise to best communicate.
PMLD Link communication resources
A website with helpful resources about communicating with CYPs with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
Communication: Helpful strategies for people who have difficulties in communicating and being understood
This guide contains successful strategies for clearer communication for CYPs with learning disabilities or communication difficulties.
Me first Conversation feedback tool
A tool to gain feedback from children and young people about how much they feel listened to.
Cerebra: guides for parents of children with a brain condition
A website with helpful guides for parents of children with a brain condition.