👥 Will you be joining our next Modelling Session? 👥

Don't miss this opportunity to meet with our Communication Team through an interactive, online session! Focussing on different topics and learning more about modelling in both TD Snap, Super Core and paper based communication resources (as well as any other system you may be using) 💻

The next session is taking place TOMORROW:
🗓 Tuesday 4th February
⏰ 12:00 - 13:00
🔗 On Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81218346293?pwd=bc7IfnHvQy4eUw7dgutiKdhMg9aqJq.1

Each month there will be a different topic and during the session we will discuss where you will find the words in both TD Snap and Super Core as well as any other system you may be using (e.g. paper based communication resources).

📢 These are interactive sessions so participants should expect to join in with the discussions 📢

To join the session, simply click on the zoom link below (no need to pre-register) ⬇️
🔗 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81218346293?pwd=bc7IfnHvQy4eUw7dgutiKdhMg9aqJq.1

Any questions please get in touch 💜

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💻 Introducing 2 Brand New Free Online Courses 💻

Did you know that Rett UK provide a series of free training resources on our website? Well, we’re delighted to announce the launch of TWO brand new online courses 🥳
 
1️⃣ Communication Tools
This course will teach you about the different types of communication tools that may help people with Rett syndrome to communicate better.

2️⃣ SETT Framework
This course is based on the SETT Framework by Joy Zabala. It will help you to explore which communication tools are right for the person you support depending on their preferences, needs, environment and the task they are doing.

These courses are great follow-ons from our ‘Introduction to Communication’ course that’s already live on our website 📑
You can complete them all in your own time, whether that’s one unit at a time or the whole thing in one go - it’s totally up to you 🥰

To access any of our courses just visit our website or scan the QR code in the post:
🔗 https://www.rettuk.org/courses/

Please note, these courses are free but you will need to register in order to access them 🚨

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to get in touch 💜💚

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🚨 Today, we're proud to be joining 45+ other organisations in supporting the briefing for @MikeysWish_VDA's #InvestInSLT petition debate.

▶️ https://www.rcslt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Briefing-for-Invest-in-SLT-petition-debate-January-2025-1.pdf

📺 You can watch the debate from 4:30pm on this link: https://www.youtube.com/live/PQgj8HSw9UQ

Don't forget our first 2025 MINI Peer Session takes place tomorrow 🧸
A session designed for children aged 0-7, with age compatible songs, books and chat!

Join us
🗓 Saturday 25th January
⏰ 09:00 - 09:45
🔗 On Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83644019173?pwd=IXDAoLBp0mUfbAOhq5blSsaJJuYqk2.1

This social group will be facilitated by our RCCs for children aged 0-7 with Rett syndrome and their Communication Partners!

These sessions will be structured for the younger age group with age compatible songs, books and chat. No need to book, just turn up!

To join our session on Saturday (25.01), simply click on the link below:
🔗 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83644019173?pwd=IXDAoLBp0mUfbAOhq5blSsaJJuYqk2.1

These sessions run monthly so if you can't attend this group the next session takes place on Saturday 22nd February at 09:00.

If you have any questions or issues please get in touch 💜💚

#RettUK #RettSyndrome #MiniPeerGroup

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist or other professional who supports communication? We Need Your Help 📢

Can you take a moment to complete a short survey as part of our new project focusing on ‘Communication Support for People with Rett Syndrome in the UK’? 📝

🚨 Survey deadline extended to Monday 3rd February at 12:00 noon! Follow this link to complete it:
🔗 https://redcap.link/5mpdfxgj

If you live in the UK, you could answer these questions and more in our survey:
➡️ Do you work with children or adults with Rett syndrome?
➡️ What shapes your practice?
➡️ Where do you find support and guidance?
➡️ Have the Rett Syndrome Communication Guidelines helped you or have you not heard of them?
➡️ Have you participated in any of Rett UK’s communication activities or not felt they were for you?
➡️ What works and what would you change?

This project is led by Dr Gill Townend, lecturer at the University of Reading, research lead here at Rett UK and lead author of the Rett Syndrome Communication Guidelines.

Full details can be accessed via the link below or by scanning the QR code in the infographic. The survey can be completed on your computer or mobile device 🖥
🔗 https://redcap.link/5mpdfxgj

🚨 The closing date for this survey has been extended to Monday 3rd February at 12 noon 🚨

If you have any queries, please contact: g.townend@reading.ac.uk

#RettUK #RettSyndrome #UniversityofReading #Survey #CommunicationSupport #CommunicationGuidelines