Aimee chats to us about working with non-verbal learners

Episode Highlights

Aimee is SEND Tutoring’s very own Blog writer, she’s also a SEN TA and works with non-verbal learners.

In this week’s episode, we talk about some of her most complex learners and their needs. The benefit of visuals; timetables and prompts that contain symbols and discuss how technology has changed how non-verbal children and young adults can be heard.

Aimee tells us how misconceptions can be made about this type of learner and what kind of outlets can be used in order to give non-verbal individuals a voice and access to the world around them.

Ahead of our time together, I sent her these questions:

• How do you support non-verbal learners?
• How do you support a non-verbal learner who is showing signs of distress?
• Working with children we all know can be challenging; what would you do to ensure your resilience in the role of a SEN TA?

We didn’t get to ask Aimee all the questions which was a shame but she has promised that she will come back to SEND Tutoring’s pod soon.

Grid 3 technology – Grid 3 is a complete communication solution that enables people to have a voice, control their environment, and live more independent lives. It’s designed for anyone with complex communication or access needs and includes a wide range of resources that you can control with touch, switch, eye gaze, and pointing devices. You’ll find grid sets for talking with symbols or text, and content for all ages and abilities.

If you have any questions on the topics discussed in this podcast, or are looking for help finding a specialist one-to-one tutor for your child, book a free consultation with us today, we’ll be happy to help.