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Promoting communication in learners with PMLD

Fergusson, A. (2008) Promoting communication in learners with PMLD. Paper presented to: Enabling Communication: Irish Association of Teachers in Special Education (IATSE) 2008 Conference, Dublin, 12 - 14 June 2008. (Unpublished)

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Abstract: This session explores the challenges faced in trying to promote communication in learners with profound and multiple learning difficulties. From a premise that learners with PMLD have a different and more restricted experience of life to their non-disabled peers, the paper will identify these differences and how we may practically address this within the context of enabling their communication. It aims to • identify a framework for communication development by which we can plan for progress • acknowledge where learners are placed on a continuum of communication • suggest key strategies and approaches to develop communicative repertoires, increase communication opportunities and enhance learning possibilities in day to day activities, highlighting the importance of ‘our’ role of in this process
Uncontrolled Keywords: Early communication, interaction, profound and multiple learning disabilities
Subjects: L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC3950 Exceptional children and youth. Special education > LC4001 Children and youth with disabilities. Learning disabled children and youth
Creators: Fergusson, Ann
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion
Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion
Date: 2008
Date Type: Presentation
Event Title: Enabling Communication: Irish Association of Teachers in Special Education (IATSE) 2008 Conference
Event Dates: 12 - 14 June 2008
Event Location: Dublin
Event Type: Conference
Language: English
Status: Unpublished
Refereed: Yes
URI: http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/1459

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