This simple 5 step guide is aimed at helping parents to get started: How can I get started with symbols for my child? This consistency will help a child to learn and then use them. When choosing a symbol set, we suggest selecting resources from the same symbol set already in use. The CALL Scotland Symbols for All website has information on other symbols, free to use, as well as information on symbol software for creating resources.
There are 3 main symbols sets most commonly in use throughout the UK, these are: Another parent friendly blog from Cardiff Teacher, Sarah Lachlann-Dean, provides information on using symbols at home, which includes a home communication book created with Widgit symbols to download.įor children who do not have access to symbols or the symbols they now need, read on… Which symbols should I select? Other children may not have used symbols, simple introductory information for parents from the Widigt website may be useful.
An interesting blog from AssistiveWare suggests ways to use AAC to talk about the coronavirus. Some children with symbol-based communication in place already have access to the words and language that they need to talk about aspects COVID-19 and how it impacts them. In addition, symbols can be used to support a child to understand the language and communication of others. The value of using symbols is that they provide a means for non-verbal children to communicate and participate in their everyday life and learning. How can I support my child to use symbols? Therefore, in this blog I’d like to focus on symbol resources for learners with communication support needs, to communicate about and around COVID- 19. We are into another week with learners out of school and are hearing of parents of children and young people with additional support needs, seeking resources to use at home.
Posted by Gillian McNeill on the 22nd April, 2020
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