2d. Technology for communication

Qualified Teachers of Deaf Children and Young People (QToDs)

• work with speech and language therapists (SLT) and teachers to develop use of augmented systems such as Picture Exchange Communication system (PECS)
• understand how the use of these systems relates to Deaf Children and Young People (DCYP)’s levels of deafness and other Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)/additional learning needs (ALN)
• help promote independent use of systems.

Suggested resources

• PECs (Picture Exchange Communication system) – Pyramid Educational Consultants website
• Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) Five good communication standards
• DEAFEX – DEAL (Digital Education & Assisted Learning)
• Google play – live transcribe and notation

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2a. Creating rich language home environments

2b. Communication and language in education

2c. Communication with others

Section 1 – Deaf identity

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Section 3 Understand access to sound

Section 4 Social, emotional, physical, and mental health

Section 5  Manage change

Section 6  Preparation for adulthood

Section 7 Specialist assessment and monitoring