Speech Link Multimedia Ltd

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Speech Link Multimedia Ltd

• Help with Speech and Language in the Classroom

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Speech Link Multimedia Ltd

• The Company

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Speech Link Multimedia Ltd
The Packages

• Speech Link
• Language Link

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Speech Link
The Package

• Computer based speech screen
• Web Site with detailed information on supporting
  children with speech difficulties
• On line support from local SLT dept

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Speech Link
The Pilot

• Ran for 1 year
• Speech screen rigorously tested
• Strong agreement between the screen and SLT
  opinion

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Speech Link
The Screen

• For children aged 4 - 8
• Looks at ability to produce sounds at the
  beginning and ends of words
• Takes 15 mins

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Speech Link
Website

• Speech development
• Handouts for parents
• Full range of speech programmes
• Printable picture resources
• Demonstration video
• Computer based speech games

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Speech Link
Online Support

• Web based discussion group linked to local SLTs

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Language Link
The Package

• Computer based screen
• Web Site with detailed information on supporting
  children with language difficulties
• On line support from local SLT dept

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Language Link
The Pilot

• Ran for 2 years
• Language screen rigorously tested
• Strong correlations between the screen and
  standardised tests

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Language Link
The Screen

• For all children on school entry
• Looks at understanding 8 key areas of language
• Takes 15 mins
• Can build up individual and class profiles

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Language Link
SEN

• English as an Additional Language (EAL)
• Global Learning Difficulties

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Language Link

• Reception
• Class
• Scores

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Language Link

• Level of
• Support

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Language Link

• Sections
• Passed

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Language Link
Retest

• Summer term
• Only children who scored under 40
• Retest report compares scores and illustrates
  progress

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Language Link

• Language development
• Language difficulties explained
• Encouraging spoken language
• General classroom strategies
• Handouts for parents
• Range of language programmes
• Printable picture resources

Website
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Language Link
Online Support

• Web based discussion group linked to local SLTs