Creating Communication Access: Practical AAC & Modelling Strategies for Inclusive Classroom
A practical EPV-approved course supporting teachers to build inclusive, communication-rich classrooms. Grounded in a neuroaffirming approach, this course focuses on recognising all forms of communication, reducing pressure, and supporting meaningful participation for every child.
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This course is designed to support primary school teachers to feel more confident in understanding communication differences and using practical AAC strategies in everyday classroom routines. You will learn how to reduce barriers to communication, support participation, and create inclusive classroom environments where every child can be understood. This is a practical course focused on strategies you can use straight away in your classroom. It is grounded in extensive experience supporting children with communication differences and working alongside teachers to develop approaches that are both effective and realistic within everyday classroom life. Throughout the course, you’ll be supported to reflect on your current practice and identify clear, achievable ways to strengthen communication access in your classroom.
This course is for you if:
• you’re supporting pupils who don’t communicate in typical ways
• you feel unsure how to use AAC or visual supports effectively
• you’re managing behaviour but know there’s more going on underneath
• you want to reduce pressure, prompting and constant questioning
• you need practical strategies that actually fit your classroom
• you want to feel confident, not overwhelmed
Key Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, you will:
• understand communication differences in autism and complex communication needs
• use practical AAC strategies in everyday classroom routines
• reduce barriers to communication and participation
• adjust your interaction style and use modelling to better support communication
• select and use appropriate AAC systems and vocabulary
• model language effectively using a range of supports
• recognise communicative intent and support development over time
• create a more inclusive and communication-accessible classroom
• have a clear, realistic plan you can implement straight away
• feel confident supporting pupils with complex communication needs
What’s included & how it works:
• Self-paced online course you can complete in your own time
• 5 structured modules with practical, classroom-based content
• Strategies and approaches you can use immediately
• Practical resources and supports to use in your classroom
• Guided reflection to support real change in your classroom
• EPV approved summer course
• Certificate of completion
