Digital cameras may aid those in speech therapy jobs

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Digital cameras may aid those in speech therapy jobs

Thursday 26th August 2010

Britons in speech therapy jobs could find digital cameras are useful while

working with their clients, following comments from one specialist.

Writing for Advance, andra Streeter, who works with youngsters who have

difficulties such as moderate articulation disorders, learning disabilities,

speech and language delays, explained there are plenty of circumstances the

gadget can be used for.

She stated she implements the device in cooking projects, by making sequencing

cards of the various different steps involved in making a specific recipe and

sending them home with the kids for them to practice.

In addition, Ms Streeter noted a camera is also good for use with Boardmaker -

communication and special education software.

She said: " The students enjoy seeing photographs of themselves and their

teachers in visual schedules, picture exchange books [and] stories. "

Furthermore, the specialist revealed she creates little books for her patients

that include the photographs taken on field trips.

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Speech therapy jobs to use comedy techniques

Thursday 26th August 2010

Those in speech therapy jobs could be set to follow the example of one Liverpool

healthcare provider, after it was revealed it is using comedy to help patients

with communication problems.

According to Click Liverpool, NHS Liverpool Community Health - with the Comedy

Trust - is in the process of inviting people with speech difficulties to take

part in a new scheme at Lifehouse that will implement humour and drama to help

them act out everyday scenarios.

Commenting on the news, specialist speech and language therapist Gillian Dowman

told the publication: " It is quite exciting from our point of view, as it

enables people to look at difficulties they may encounter in a much more

supported and yet light-hearted way. "

Ann from the Comedy Trust - a registered charity set up in 2002 - added

the project will show individuals difficult situations, like ordering a meal and

using public transport, can be overcome.