KTM Care Ltd

Makaton Skills

Makaton is a communication programme using signs and symbols in spoken word order. It is a very meaningful and effective tool as it enables individuals who have no speech or unclear speech, to connect with each other and the world around them. KTM Care Ltd have service users who successfully use Makaton to communicate with our staff who are trained in the use of Makaton techniques. Click here for more information.

PECS

PECS teaches expressive communication skills using pictures. More than using pictures for visual support, PECS is a functional communication system that develops important communication and social skills.
PECS can be used by people of all ages with a wide range of abilities. PECS is successfully used with adults and children. It can be used at home and school, and in conjunction with other approaches. Click here for more information.

5-Point Scale

The Incredible 5-Point Scale supports social understanding, emotional understanding and social communication. By definition, having autism involves having a difference of social cognition and it is important for health care professionals to understand the nature of social cognition, in order to effectively support a person with autism. Social cognitive skills involve one’s ability to understand social interactions, social language and social rules. Click here for more information.

Use of TEACCH

"TEACCH" is a communication tool involving pictures which can be used as a simple calendar, diary or travel planner for the service user.

We use the TEACCH method to help communicate with our services users whether it is on a day board, travel board, or flash cards - whichever suits the individual.

TEACCH allows the service user to understand what the plan is for the day; what is happening now and next, and to also communicate their immediate needs to others as well as when a choice is offered.

We do each TEACCH board to suit the individual and include pictures of themselves, activities they attend and items they use. Click here for more information.

Example of TEACCH

Social Story Techniques

A social story is a unique short description of a situation, event or activity and includes specific information about what the service user can expect in that situation. This helps them to understand and accept social situations, social skills and appropriate behaviours. Click here for more information.

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