Universal +: Communication and Interaction

Children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) have difficulty in communicating with others. This page outlines some ways in which communication and interaction needs may present at the Universal + Level of the Graduated Approach. There are also details of some model provision and strategies that may be useful at this level.

Needs Descriptors

Model Provision and Strategies

  • Individual workstation
  • Personalised visuals e.g. visual timetable, toilet card etc.
  • Hover support
  • Specific strategies/ resources:

➢ Comic strip conversations
➢ Social stories
➢ Communication Champion/ South Yorkshire Talking Together support
➢ Emotion scales

Links

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