Terry Gilligan provides comprehensive training courses on communication disorders in children for Primary and Pre-school education staff.
Helping children to communicate effectively is a vitally important task facing all parents and childcare workers. Without adequate communication skills children may struggle to make themselves understood and have difficulty making friends. They may not understand what is taught in school, fall behind in their education and even develop low self-esteem.
Speech and Language Therapists have traditionally worked with individuals or small groups of children assessing and advising on their communication problems. They assist children not only with the clarity of their speech but also with the ability to express their thoughts and follow verbal instructions.
Unfortunately the number of children who have regular access to Speech and Language Therapy is relatively small compared to the number who have problems. Many schools and nurseries could obtain considerable benefit for a much wider group of children in their care by accessing appropriate training for their staff.
With this aim in mind Terry Gilligan has developed a range of lectures and workshops suitable for all teaching and support staff working with Pre-School and Primary School children. All of Terry's courses have a heavy practical emphasis, with numerous suggestions for classroom activities that will help the children to improve their communication skills.
