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Advanced Courses
Advanced training is for anyone who has completed the Foundation Training and would like to use a more specialised resource.
Our advanced online modules can be completed in 2-3 hours and you will be asked to send us a reflection. A full card resource is included in the fee.
Each course will:
- Explain how the resource was developed
- Show filmed examples of people using the different topics
- Explain how to prepare for your Talking Mat session
- Discuss implementation and challenges
Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)
This Resource is designed to be used by people who want to use Talking Mats in a context where there is already existing AAC support in place.
This Resource has been developed in partnership with Ace Centre and the Scottish Centre of Technology for the Communication Impaired (SCTCI).
This is a versatile resource that can be used to support long-term users of AAC, both in reviewing their current AAC systems, and to assist in introducing an AAC support system for the first time. The resource includes 3 Topics:
- Your communication
- Joining in conversations
- How your AAC works
Keeping Safe
This course is for those who want to use Talking Mats in a safeguarding context.
This resource has been developed in partnership with NHS Fife with input from Survivor Scotland, Kingdom Abuse Survivors project and the Scottish Government Keys to life. There are 3 topics within the set:
- Your Well-being
- Relationships
- Thoughts & Feelings
