Helen Paterson

Sure we will have some really interesting conversations & shared learning around using @talkingmats in a #capacity context - plus participants will have an excellent bespoke TM capacity resource to help in practice #supporteddecisions #socialwork

Just ordered my copy Helen !! I can’t wait xx

After three years of hard work, I’m pleased to announce that my book is available for pre-order from www.routledge.com/Working-with...

Thanks to all who have contributed, I value your experiences so greatly.

Fantastic blog by @sarahhayward.bsky.social describing her use of Talking Mats as a creative research tool, a rich way of structuring thoughts & gathering views www.talkingmats.com/thank-you-to... If you use TM in your research join our international research group to share ideas & methodology

We're one week from our 'Support for People Facing Eating, Swallowing & Communication Challenges' webinar, in collaboration with @RCSLT.

There are still tickets available and they're free!
Get yours here: buff.ly/zXBWeaK

#dementia

Bonne chance !!!

Capacity: enabling supported decision-making.  - Improving Communication, Improving Lives Talking Mats is a social enterprise whose vision is to improve the lives of people with communication difficulties. How Talking Mats can improve communication and lives.

Places are filling up fast on the first ever advanced course on using Talking Mats in the context of Capacity and Supported Decision Making . Book now, each participant will receive the new Capacity resource and access to the virtual seminar on April 24th www.talkingmats.com/capacity-ena...

Check back soon for any updates!!

Attending ATIA 2025? I'm discussing the strengths and limitations of AI-driven speech recognition to support communication. Case studies/video from my PhD & emerging AI-driven AAC
There will be lots of time for discussion and any questions you have!
Jan 30 4:30-5:30 PM EST
Where: Boston room

Really hoping that @rcem.bsky.social new Learning Disability Toolkit can help departments to better care for patients with differences in communication and understanding

rcem.ac.uk/reports/

Calling all #UK #SLTs! The brilliant @healthlibraryholly.bsky.social needs participants for her important #research on #accessible #information #easyread - what a great opportunity to help improve info access for ppl with #communication #disabilities @carohaw.bsky.social @abracabadger.bsky.social

I'm delighted to share our study on what people with #Parkinson's disease & family members consider important to measure in #dysphagia interventions.

Key message: penetration/aspiration is really important, but fear of choking may be overlooked in current research studies.

➳ rdcu.be/d2Nmn

Hearing the voice of the person is often the missing piece of the jigsaw in PBS - glad that talking mats has a role to play in helping the individual’s views be heard

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Our Talking Mats paper, published earlier this year, is currently free to access. Download it here –
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What is a Talking Mat? - Improving Communication, Improving Lives Talking Mats is a social enterprise whose vision is to improve the lives of people with communication difficulties. Improving communication and improving lives.

Enabling people to think about an issue , weigh up their views & say what they feel, is what Talking Mats is all about. It’s an evidence based visual communication tool Find out more here www.talkingmats.com/about/what-i... Please give us a follow if you are interested in communication & inclusion.

How exciting Sarah! Have an amazing time xx

I’ll be ok then 😂

Thank you! Just joined and have no idea !