Getting Started with Supported Typing

The Ge tting st ar t ed workshops will give you the knowledge, experience and confidence to make the best possible start with supported typing. What is Supported Typing?
Supported typing, or facilitated communication (FC), is a form of alternative and augmentative communication in which people with disabilities, which include communication impairments express themselves, by pointing at pictures, words, objects but most commonly by typing letters. They access their communication devices wit h t he physical support of a communication partner or facilitator. The ultimate goal of this communication method is physical independence from the facilitator.

Something to Say

Dates for your diary

29th & 30th September 2 011 @ L e i g h S p o r t s village, Leigh, Lancashire. 199 for 2 days including lunch and refreshments.
or use Alternative and Augmentative communication (AAC) For a booking form and if you are interested and want to find out more about the event please contact S2S at somethingtosaynet@gmail.com Accommodation available at the Park Inn, Leigh. See website for more details. www.parkinn.co.uk/hotel-leigh

What will be covered?

History of FC What it is & how it works Being a facilitator Getting a feel Troubleshooting Movement differences

Who should attend?

Parents/Caregivers Teachers Support Teams Advocates Speech therapists Anyone who wants to learn m o re a b o u t c o m m u n i c a t i o n f o r individuals who type to communication

A new vision has been realised. Something to Say.

2011

Something to say (S2S) is a new organisation with communication and inclusion at its very heart. S2S wants to give every individual the opportunity to be heard. We believe in competence of intelligence and strive to give everyone the communication training strategy that works for them.

Something to Say Adam Barrett

Adam has been facilitating with his sister Heathar for the past 12 years. Heathar was first assessed by Rosemary Crossley (founder of FC) in 2000 and has been typing with ever since. In 2007 Adam went to S y r a c u s e , N e w Yo r k t o formally attend the Training f or Trainers course in f acilitated communication, conducted by Speech and Language therapist Marilyn Chadwick.

Meet the Presenter- Adam Barrett

University and a PGCE from the University of Bolton. Adam is currently studying for his Masters in Inclusive Education and is on the Independent Research Panel for Communication Matters. Adam is also available to provide individuals wit h consultations for candidacy for Support Typing as well as on going support and mentoring. For more information on Adam, please visit. www.adambarrett.co.uk

Since then Adam has helped Heathar improve her typing skills and greatly reduce the amount of physical support and fade back to a light shoulder touch to facilitate Heathar to access her communication device. Adam has also developed working relationships with a number of families across the UK. With some great results. Adam has a degree in Film and Media studies from Manc hester Metropolitan

Dates for your diary

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29th & 30th September 2 011 @ L e i g h S p o r t s village, Leigh, Lancashire. 199 for 2 days including lunch and refreshments.

2009

Something to Say Emma Wolfe

Dates for your diary
29th & 30th September 2 011 @ L e i g h S p o r t s village, Leigh, Lancashire. 199 for 2 days including lunch and refreshments.

Meet the Presenter- Emma Wolfe

Emma is a ver y ex p e r i e n c e d Personal Assistant and Care Manager. Emma currently works full-time as Heathars P.A and facilitator. oppor tunities and effective support. Emma also provides teams of support staff training on Person Centred Planning as well as consulting on issues Emma is going to s u r r o u n d i n g give us an insight recruitment of into what it is like support teams and being a facilitator support team and what sorts of d eve l o p m e n t a n d things you need to mentoring. remember to provide great communication

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2009

Something to Say Heathar Barrett

Heathar Barrett is an author and student who has just graduated from University. This summer Heathar made the massive achievement of gaining a 2:1 degree in Negotiated studies with modules in Education, Community studies and English Literature. Upon graduating Heathar also received the Governors Prize for outstanding achievement. Heathar has been using supported typing to communicate for the past 12

Meet the Presenters- Heathar Barrett

years of her life. Heathar now accesses her communication aid with a light touch on the shoulder from a facilitator. Heathar has presented at many conferences across the UK on topics such as inclusion and communication. Heathar has also just recently made contact with her local MP and Shadow Education Secretary, Andy Burnham, to discuss how to improve t he University experience for individuals

with communication impairments. Heathar has also selfpublished a book with friends called Words Unspoken. This is a collection of quotations from individuals who use supported typing to communicate. For more information on Heathar please visit www.heatharashley.com

Dates for your diary

29th & 30th September 2 011 @ L e i g h S p o r t s village, Leigh, Lancashire. 199 for 2 days including lunch and refreshments.

2009