The PODD support group will take place on Thursday evening from 6:30-8:30pm.
We look forward to seeing you.
Tag Archives: AAC
AAC Communication Club
The postponed AAC Communication club which was cancelled tonight will now take place, Thursday 19th January 6:30 – 8:30pm.
We look forward to seeing you.
Let’s Talk Makaton
Let’s Talk Makaton
Makaton is a language programme that gives everyone a helping hand to talk.
Click here to view the sign of the week and other activities from the Makaton Charity.
AAC Communication Club
Our next Communication Club will take place on Thursday 12th January 2017 from 6:30 – 8:30pm.
We look forward to welcoming you all.
Message from Santa
Santa visited IMS this morning to deliver selection boxes from The Royal Bank of Scotland, Commercial.
ACC Communication Club
The AAC @IMS Communication Club will take place on Thursday 8th December from 6:30 – 8:30pm.
We look forward to seeing you.
Christmas Alphabet
Class Orkney have been learning how to sing and sign the Christmas Alphabet when watching Singing Hands
Click here to watch the video and join in.
AAC Communication Club
CHANGE OF DATES
Please note the changes to the AAC Club dates.
The dates have been altered to accommodate the possibility of children attending supERkids club which takes place on the Thursday evening.
10th November 2016 Thursday
12th January 2017 Thursday
9th February 2017 Thursday
9th March 2017 Thursday
30th March 2017 Thursday
11th May 2017 Thursday
15th June 2017 Thursday
Mirror Movements
Lovely interactions during an individual dance session with Ruth, one of our dance specialists.
C was so engrossed in the session and initiating some of his own moves for Ruth to copy. He was so proud of himself.
Well done
Celebrating World Teacher day
Mrs Simpson and Mrs Barron our Makaton Champions with some of the pupils, signing teacher to celebrate World Teacher Day.
Click here to watch the short video.
Creative Writing in Class Staffa
Class Staffa used PODD books during creative writing and story telling activity this morning.
Each pupil had to choose a character, animal, problem, how to fix it and how do they feel.
With support from class staff they were able to compose a story and then write it down.
Everyone listened to Mrs McEwan as she read out all the stories.
Have a look at some of the creative stories below.
Introduction to PECS
This morning some our new parents of P1 pupils attended an introduction to PECS workshop. This was supported by Mrs Simpson and Miss McKay who are our PECS champions in the school.
We will be holding monthly workshops and will update you very soon with dates.
Communication
Communication is at the heart of everything we do at Isobel Mair School.
Mrs McEwan is modelling and communication using PODD with one of her pupils during a dance session, talking about the different body parts used in the dance.
Miss McKay is modelling PODD with one of her P1 pupils during a SMARTBoard activity.
Discovering Autism
Discovering Autism: Communication in all its forms.
An “apps and autism event ” powered by Tobii Dynavox
This event is for anyone working/caring for people on the Autistic Spectrum including parents, carers, teachers, pupil
support assistants and Speech and Language Therapists.
Date and Location
7th November, Manchester The Life Centre.
Click here for more information.
All Engaged, All Communicate, All Learn
Closing the Learning and Communication gap
for individuals with complex needs
All Engaged, All Communicate, All Learn is a one or two day practical, in depth and hands on session with Tobii Dynavox & RETT University.
This session is customised for anyone working with individuals with complex needs to learn effective communication and literacy strategies.
Click here for more details of this course that takes place in at the Cosla Conference Centre, Edinburgh on 6 -7 th October 2016.
Curious George gets a talker
Check out this amazing story “Curious George gets a talker”
The story is about getting and using a speech generated device. Theses simplified versions will help support early readers.
Games Everyone Can Play
Check out Tar heel Gameplay – Games everyone can play.
A collection of free, easy-to-play, and accessible games. Each game is speech enabled and may be accessed using multiple interfaces, including touch screens and 1 to 3 switches.<!– Click here to learn more about alternative access methods.–>
You may create your own games using videos from the huge collection at YouTube.
We talk Makaton
We have added a link to Sign of the Week from the
Makaton Charity , We talk Makaton on our AAC@IMS web link.
AAC@IMS Communication Club
Reminder that our AAC@IMS Communication Club will take place on Wednesday 25th May from 7-8pm.
We look forward to seeing you.
PODD Communication Partner Training
PODD Communication System
Introduction to PODD Communication System course taking place at Hampden School.
Are you interested in attending a 1 Day Overview Workshop for professionals and parents on Communication Partner Training for Using PODD Books.
When: Sat 11th June 2016 9.00-4.30
Click here for more details. or contact the school for more information
