The Chatterbugs Manual: A 12-Week Speech, Language and Communication Programme for Early Years

ISBN-13: 9781138602342 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 150 str.

Andrea Richards

Opis

A practical resource for those supporting the development of communication skills of attention and listening, turn-taking and early vocabulary in children, including those with delayed communication skills or suspected special education needs.

Spis treści

1. Introduction to Chatterbugs 2. Chatterbugs Programme Structure and Preparation 3. Chatterbugs Programme – Personnel, Participants and Paperwork 4. Chatterbugs Sessions 5. Chatterbugs Outcomes 6. Chatterbugs Frequently Asked Questions 7. Chatterbugs Models of Implementation and Training. Appendix I: Chatterbugs Guidance A. Chatterbugs Targets B. Chatterbugs Activities. Appendix II: Chatterbugs Tracking A. Chatterbugs Baseline and Skills Review B. Chatterbugs Daily Tracking Sheet. Appendix III:Chatterbugs Resources A. Chatterbugs Programme Preparation Checklist B. Chatterbugs Resource Construction C. Chatterbugs Visual Timetable Construction D. Chatterbugs Vocabulary List E. Chatterbugs Resources

O autorze

Andrea Richards is a speech and language therapist with over 10 years’ experience working with a wide range of clients. She has also contributed to the undergraduate and postgraduate speech therapy courses at University College London. Her specialism is working with mainstream primary schools. Her service prioritises recommendations from high profile reviews, such as the Bercow Report, where early identification of need, early intervention, and joint working between services are highlighted as essential.