Parent-to-parent support for the families of deaf children identified by the newborn hearing screen
Our Early Years Teacher of the Deaf (ToD) - Enid Hilton, has jointly written an article with 3 colleagues about [...]
World Down Syndrome Day – 21st March 2019
#WorldDownSyndromeDay #WDSD19 #LotsOfSocks 21st March 2019 World Down’s Syndrome Day is a global awareness day, where the achievements of [...]
How to use the Roger Phonak touch screen radio aid
A power point guide on how to use the Roger Phonak touch screen radio aid.
Questioning – what is the best strategy? Tell me!
Children with learning difficulties (LD) and autism often have the information you are asking them for, but don't understand the question or how it is being asked. This article will go through some top tips for educators and parents.
Autism and Puberty
This article will look at understanding puberty as a child with autism and what school and parents can do to help support them.
Lego Therapy
Lego therapy, or Lego club, as many schools call it, can be helpful for children with ASC and social communication – its develops turn taking skills, collaborative skills, joint attention, negotiation and how to ask for and accept help and clarification.
VI healthcare professionals: Who does what.
GPs, Ophthamologists, Orthoptists, Optometrists, Paediatricians, Dispensing Opticians. Each may have a role to play in a young person's eye care. Here's your guide to who does what.
Eye conditions
The sheer number of eye conditions out there can be bewildering. If you have a child who has received a diagnosis and you're trying to find out more information about their condition, these fact-sheets may help.
Introduction to “Orientation” and “Mobility”
Many people hear words orientation or mobility training, but aren't quite sure what they mean. We explain.
An introduction to canes
You do not have to be severely sight impaired to benefit from the use of a cane. There are different types of canes available that can help you become a more safe, confident and independent traveller. Here's a guide to some commonly available canes.
All about environmental audits
Environmental audits provide information and practical advice to make the school environment less confusing and more accessible to students, staff and visitors who have a visual impairment.
Finding your way around your hearing aid
In this video we look at what the buttons do, how to fit it in an ear - and what to do if it starts making strange whistling sounds.
Changing hearing aid batteries
In this video, we show you how to change the batteries on common hearing aids.
Hand-under-hand exploration
If a child has a visual or a multi-sensory impairment, their hands are the means by which they obtain information. Often the people working with these children need to bring the world to them in the form of objects.
Using ‘visual cues’ with your child
Providing your child with visual supports can be a very effective way to help them learn and develop their understanding. ‘Visuals’ can mean objects, photographs, symbols or text. It is important to know your child’s level of understanding when choosing which type of visual to use. Your school will be able to help you with this.
A guide to the different kinds of hearing loss
There are different types of hearing loss you may come across, we’ve produced this handy guide to help you understand them
Worried that your child may have a hearing loss?
Here is some useful advice about the steps to take if you suspect your child may be having difficulty hearing.
Promoting Positive Behaviour in Pupils with Down’s Syndrome
Down’s Syndrome is a genetic condition where a child is born with 47 chromosomes in each cell instead of 46 [...]
Toilet Training
Ideas and tips for toilet training. Mainly written for teachers, but useful for parents.