Training schedule

Find out more about Augmentative and Alternative Communication, what it is and who it is suitable for.

Reflect on your personal interaction style and develop communication partner skills to support people using aided language and symbols to communicate.

Reflect on your personal interaction style and develop communication partner skills to support communication for people with aphasia. You will have access to online activities to work through independently.

Learn about who might use Augmentative and Alternative Communication and how you can begin to identify someone who may benefit from AAC.

Learn about when to start with AAC and important approaches to take when you are getting started. Build your confidence to have a go and get answers to some of the common questions people have about AAC.

Develop your knowledge and skills to create personalised communication books using this illustrated guide. Find out who 'Developing and Using a Communication Book' is suitable for, how to select the appropriate Stage and discover how to use the templates in Boardmaker & Communicate In Print software packages to create an individualised resource.

This 2 day, in-person course provides an overview of key considerations for the development and use of Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) communication systems. NB This course cannot be delivered remotely. It is delivered face-to-face in our Oldham UK centre.

Understand the principles of the Pragmatics Profile for people who use AAC and how this valuable tool can be used to support the communication skill development of people who use AAC.

Considering ways in which we can support others to support AAC users in the most effective ways.

Explore ways in which AAC can be embedded into play activities.

An introduction to the hugely popular guide 'Developing and Using a Communication Book' (available on Ace Centre's website). Learn more about the purpose of this resource and how is can support you to meet the needs of a wide range of clients who may require communication books.

Play is one of the most powerful ways children learn about themselves, other people, and the world around them. Through play they explore cause and effect, practise problem‑solving, build communication skills and more. This session introduces how AAC can be developed through play, and how children can actively participate in play using their AAC resources.

Build skills in observing and assessing children for AAC.

This one‑day workshop develops participants’ theoretical understanding and practical skills in supporting communication using Alternative Access PODD methods for individuals who cannot use direct pointing.

A practical course on creating inclusive, communication‑rich classrooms for AAC users, now delivered face to face here at Ace Centre.

An information session to find out more about the AAC Accredited module (Accredited through University of Dundee), including application process, topics covered, and assessment.

This one‑day workshop develops participants’ theoretical understanding and practical skills in supporting communication using Alternative Access PODD methods for individuals who cannot use direct pointing.

Play is one of the most powerful ways children learn about themselves, other people, and the world around them. Through play they explore cause and effect, practise problem‑solving, build communication skills and more. This session introduces how AAC can be developed through play, and how children can actively participate in play using their AAC resources.

Look2Talk

Look2Talk

Learn more about switch control as an access method. This course will introduce you to the different types of switches available and how these can be used to independently control a range of activities. This is a self-directed online study course. You can work through the activities in your own time, and it will be available for 6 months.

Discover more about eyegaze as an access method. This is a self-directed online study course. You can work through the activities in your own time and it will be available for 6 months. This course will describe the types of eye tracking technology available and the skills required to use eye gaze as a control method.

Discover more about touch control as an access method. This course will introduce solutions that can improve accuracy and control when using a touchscreen. This is a self-directed online study course. You can work through the activities in your own time, and it will be available for 6 months.

Discover more about mouse control as an access method. This course will introduce solutions that can improve accuracy and control when using a mouse. This is a self-directed online study course. You can work through the activities in your own time and it will be available for 6 months.

Learn more about using voice as a method to control computers and electronic devices. This online course will consider the range of equipment available and the vocal, cognitive and visual skills that are required to use it reliably. This is a self-directed online study course. You can work through the activities in your own time, and it will be available for 6 months.

This course has been developed through collaboration between University of Dundee, TechAbility & Ace Centre.

This introductory level course provides an overview of the updated version of the Splash! accessible maths program. It has been developed as a self-directed online learning module.

This introductory level course provides an overview of the updated version of the Splash! accessible maths program. It has been developed as a self-directed online learning module.

AAC & Literacy

AAC & Literacy

Tailored support for schools & educational settings. Organisational change in education can be complex, but adapting to new policies and practices is essential to support all learners effectively. Our bespoke AAC Policy Development Training is designed to help schools create a structured approach to supporting learners with complex communication needs. This course is for a group of key stakeholders within the school (cost per course, not per person).

Delivered as a one-day, in-person course, or two part remote course; that can be undertaken at one of four levels of advancement.

Phonics for SEN

A practical course on creating inclusive, communication‑rich classrooms for AAC users, now delivered face to face here at Ace Centre.

AAC in the Classroom: Supporting Inclusive Practice in Schools