The Inclusive Communication Course

This online course helps people improve their communication with others who have learning disabilities or communication challenges.

Course content and materials have been designed to be age-appropriate and relevant for course delegates who support older (secondary-aged) children or adults.  The principles taught, however, are relevant to the understanding of communication at any age.

There are six modules in this course. Each module focuses on a different aspect of communication. In each module, you’ll identify potential difficulties and consider practical solutions that can be used to support better communication and feel more confident in your communication abilities.

From the 1st of July 2022, health and social care providers registered with CQC must ensure their staff receive training on learning disabilities and autism appropriate to their role.

The training has been developed by Speech and Language Therapists in partnership with people with learning and communication difficulties, their families and support workers.

You can watch our short video and read the Guy Parkes blog which demonstrates why inclusive communication is vital.

Please book your place here or alternatively, you can contact us if you are you would like to:

• Book four or more courses (we can offer you a discount)
• Make a block booking for a group
• Book a closed course

Module 1 –  How does communication work?

Module 2 – Receptive Language

Module 3 – Expressive Communication

Module 4 – Social communication

Module 5 – Communication for all

Module 6 – Inclusive communication in practice

What will I learn?

This course will help you understand some of the difficulties for people with learning disabilities and communication difficulties. You will learn to:

• Understand some of the communication difficulties the people you support or come into contact with may face
• Develop essential skills in communication so that you know what you can do to help get communication right with the people you support or come into contact with
• Create communication-friendly environments by making simple adjustments to your approaches

How does the course work?

When you enrol on this course, you submit your end of module tasks to a personal tutor. They will provide encouragement and support throughout the whole course.

How long will it take?

The course usually takes 6 weeks to complete. This is based on the recommendation of at least 1 hour per week of study and task submission time, with a total learning time of approximately 6 hours. However, we understood that with shift patterns and other commitments you may take longer to complete the course.  Some organisations choose to have their employee take one day out of their normal schedule to complete the course in one day.

More options

Organisations can make this course their own via one of our Self-Managed Organisational Packages,  or access discounted places for volume enrolments to the course.  Get in touch for more details.

This course is suitable for: Adult Care Workers, Children's Care Workers, Nurses, Speech and Language Associate Practitioners, Speech and Language Therapy Assistants, Speech and Language Therapy Students

This course is a Self-study, on-demand course. To book your place, please click here.

Course Beetle is an approved supplier for NHS Trusts, Local Authorities and Schools.