Blanks Level Questioning
It is important that questions are pitched to children at the correct level, to support their understanding of the task. Using the Blank model allows us to: assess the level of abstract language a child can understand. change our language so that the child understands what they are being asked.
Colourful Semantics aims to enhance children's grammatical growth by emphasizing the significance of word meanings (semantics). This method breaks down sentences into their thematic components and assigns each a distinct colour, with four primary stages being colour-coded (Who, What Doing, What, Where).
AAC refers to methods of communicating that do not involve direct speech from an individual. These methods include gestures, facial expressions, writing, sign language, communication aids (charts, informational bracelets, language boards), and electronic devices.
TACPAC (derived from "tactile approach to communication package") is a sensory communication resource using touch and music to develop communication skills. It helps those who have sensory impairment or communication difficulties.
Intensive interaction is a play-based approach to helping children develop early, pre-speech communication and interaction skills like eye contact, facial expressions, the ability to copy sounds and shared attention. It also aims to reduce repetitive and self-injurious behaviour.20
SCERTS stands for Social Communication Emotional Regulation Transactional Supports and is an intervention that supports children to become confident and competent social communicators as well as supporting children to get to 'ready to learn' place.
PODD (Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display) The system is an immersive language approach where the focus is on natural language stimulation. Visual referencing is modelled alongside verbal communication. The adult language partner points to symbols for keywords while speaking; the child sees and experiences a wide range of communicative functions.
Objects of Reference