Support and Training
Advice Line
Worried about your child's communication? Want advice? Speak to one of our team on our helpline.
Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 9am-12pm
0300 707 1478
1:1 Online Communication Consultation Sessions
Half hour virtual slots for parents or SEN staff. Children/young people do not need an open referral to access these sessions.
- Revise any strategies in a child/young person's programme or report
- Discuss any communication issues relating to a child/young person who is not currently receiving direct speech and language therapy
- Discuss any communication issues and whether a child/young person needs a (re)-referral to our service for active therapy
AAC Setup Sessions
Need to learn (or have a refresher on) how to programme your Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device? Is someone new supporting your child and they need to learn the tech? Want a refresher on why we recommend "modelling" AAC use?
- Bring your device along, with your programming or editing queries
- You are welcome to stay afterwards for an informal support session
Follow this link to book your place on our "setting up AAC" session.
AAC Support Sessions
One hour parent/carer support groups to connect with other families who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices.
- Safe space to share experiences, ask questions, and offer support to one another
- Discuss issues related to your child
- Revise strategies, learn new tips and tricks
Signalong Training
For information about our Signalong sessions, please email wwl-tr.wiganslt@nhs.net
Accessibility
If you need additional support to book a session please phone 03007071478.