Communication Strategies for Parents

The following links and documents provide useful information and tips on communication strategies

• Signing
• Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS)
• Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD)
• Communication Aids
• Symbols
• Symbol ideas
• Information Carrying Words
• Objects of Reference
• Touch Signals
• Intensive Interaction
• Individualised Sensory Environments (ISE)
• Social Communication

PODD (Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display)

PODD is a communication system used by individuals who have complex communication needs.  The following videos explain how the system is used.

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PODD at home   

PODD in class, playing on the bus 1   PODD in class, playing on the bus 2

PODD Page opening book demonstration and practise 

Two page opening book demonstration and practise:

Part 1  Part 2