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ATtherapy are proud to be a part of Smartbox’s ‘24 Hours of AAC’ conference! 🤩

Our speakers: Kate L, Francesca, Megan, Gregor and Deborah, are presenting on the theme ‘AAC Everywhere!’

You can sign up with the link here:
https://events.zoom.us/e/view/DIeriDAvR2u9xqIh9sT_kA/purchase

Kate L, one of our clinical managers based in the North East, has created a fantastic grid set for her client who is practising their eye gaze skills at the moment and needs a limited number of buttons per page.

‘We are using the SuperCore Learning Grids but wanted to be able to model some navigation and provide more choices so we have created a bespoke package based using the Learning Grids which will also support development into the use of SuperCore as access develops.’ - Kate L

As it is Autism Acceptance Month, one of our Specialist Speech and Language Therapists, Kate R, has shared a fabulous insight on our neuro-affirming practices at ATtherapy! 💙

We’re proud to support and celebrate our neurodivergent team members and the valuable perspectives they bring.

Last month, Francesca, our clinical manager at our North West office, Ellie, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Ruby and Aid (ATmentors) had an exciting day at MMU working on some content for the Identifying-Appropriate Symbol Communication (I-ASC) website. Three of our wonderful clients were interviewed. Well done Ilaria, Matthew and Lucy. 😀

Meet our amazing Dysphagia Team! 💙

Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty with swallowing. Our dedicated team specialises in assessing and diagnosing swallowing difficulties, then creating personalised plans to help make eating and drinking safer. Their work plays a vital role in reducing the risk of choking, pneumonia, and malnutrition.

Each member of the team has shared a fun fact about themselves for you to read!

We appreciate everything they do and the fantastic service they provide! ✨

Meet Bekki! ✨

We’re so excited to welcome Bekki to ATtherapy as our newest Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. She’s been having fun sharing some of her likes and dislikes using Talking Mats!

Last year, we opened our North East office in Gateshead and what a year it’s been! ✨

Our growing team provides a fantastic service to clients across the region, and each member has shared a fun fact for you to enjoy.

We’re so proud of the team and everything they do!

Our Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Kate R enjoyed speaking to students at The King’s Academy Careers fair recently, discussing AAC and the future of assistive technology with around 45 students in years 9 - 13. 📔

Kate R said ‘the questions we’re fabulous!’

We love sharing accessible events happening throughout 2026, hosted by amazing organisations! 🌟

These events bring people together in inclusive, supportive, and welcoming spaces.

Are you planning to attend any? Let us know as we’d love to hear!

Members of our amazing team have created a high-contrast partner-assisted scanning communication book for one of our clients, E 📖

Mia, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, designed and developed the communication book, and with the help of Gill, one of our SALTAs, it was carefully made and put together which is a brilliant example of teamwork for E!

E indicates “yes” by blinking twice, which allows her to make choices. The book is organised into categories such as Quick Chat, I Want, I Think, Something’s Wrong, Let’s Go, and I’m Asking a Question.

A communication partner scans through the options aloud while showing E the symbols. When E hears and sees the option she wants, she blinks twice to select it. The partner then turns to the relevant page and scans through the symbols again so E can choose the message she wants to communicate.

Mia has been working with E to ensure the communication book is personalised, accessible, and meaningful supporting E to communicate effectively in her daily life.

Exciting news! 📚

We’ve recently started reaching out to schools to share our fantastic ATschools service. But what is it?

ATschools is designed to be your ‘one-stop shop’ for therapy, training, and support, offering solutions tailored to the needs of your school or provision. We can provide a free initial discussion to explore your setting’s needs and create a bespoke plan for your school.

Find out more about the services we offer and how we can support you: www.attherapy.co.uk

For any questions or to arrange your free discussion, contact us at [email protected] or 0161 494 6489.

Members of our team recently visited Bristol to attend a Smartbox Conference 😊

It was a really lovely opportunity to connect, share ideas, and spend time with others from the wider AAC community.

The event included a range of workshops and talks, with discussions focusing on symbol grid sets and Grid features. Our ATmentor, Aid team also showcased Look Lab, demonstrating how engaging and sometimes challenging it can be to use eye gaze to play. The team also took part in a fun game of human bingo, finding people who matched the descriptions on their bingo boards!

A real highlight of the conference was hearing from an AAC user named Ellise, who shared her powerful and personal life story, as well as her journey with AAC.

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