Nursery World - Expressive aids for special needs

Parents and professionals working with young children who have special needs could benefit from a communication pack that has been developed by a leading national disability organisation working with people who have cerebral palsy. The pack, Play Talks, has been developed by the early years unit at Scope.

The pack, Play Talks, has been developed by the early years unit at Scope.

It was launched this month at a Scope conference in Northampton which aimed to raise the profile of early communication support through play for pre-school children with cerebral palsy and motor difficulties.

The user-friendly pack is designed for parents, carers and hands-on early years professionals. Ideas to promote communication skills through play include tips on how to adapt toys to make them more accessible.

Scope said the pack's suggested activities had been designed to fit in with everyday life rather than be just 'another therapy' programme.

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