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Talking Mats is a #socialenterprise whose vision is to improve the lives of people with communication difficulties by increasing their capacity to think about and communicate effectively about things that matter to them.

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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Good to be planning the next online advanced webinar on 8th Sept on Capacity and Talking Mats. Book now as there are still some spaces www.talkingmats.com/product/capa... The resource will be sent to you prior to the session
A support and care plan talking MatA safety Talking Mat 
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A Pinch of SaLT @apinchofsalts.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Next up a resource for Practice Educators to use with their placement students. Showing trainees how @talkingmats.bsky.social can be a transformative tool for communication, reflection and advocacy. www.a-pinch-of-salt.co.uk/Talking-Mats...
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CALL Scotland @callscotland.org.uk · 01/06/2026
ASL & Technology Conference 10.6.26 At 2.35pm join Claire from @talkingmats.bsky.social  to learn how Talking Mats can be used alongside AAC systems to review current use, introduce AAC and empower AAC users to share their views. Register via the link bit.ly/ASLTech or QR code.  #ASLTech2026
Promotional poster for “ASL and Technology 2026” featuring overlapping red, pink and grey circles, the CALL Scotland and University of Edinburgh logos. The main text announces a session titled “Tech and Talking Mats: Giving AAC Users a Voice using a Total Communication Approach,” scheduled for 14:35–15:05 and presented by Claire Neaves from Talking Mats. At the bottom, a tagline reads "Accessible Futures; connecting learning and technology" with a QR code and the hashtag #ASLTech2026.Poster for a presentation at the ASL and Technology 2026 Conference titled ‘Tech and Talking Mats: Giving AAC Users a Voice using a Total Communication Approach.’ Logos for Talking Mats and CALL Scotland. The slide explains how Talking Mats can be used alongside AAC to review communication, introduce AAC and help express opinions. Decorative circular shapes in red, pink and grey in the background, with the text ‘Accessible Futures: connecting learning and technology’ and hashtag ‘#ASLTech2026’.
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Lovely to meet this enthusiastic group of speech and language therapy students today from Auburn University Texas who came to find out about Talking Mats on their European tour .
Group of 17 people outside a building , smiling and holding a Talking Mats bag . The Wallace monument is in the background
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Centre for Autism and Theology @autismtheology.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
The CARE at the University of Strathclyde are looking for participants for a study on autistic experiences in faith-based and humanist communities. Complete the survey here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... That this study is not being conducted by the Centre for Autism and Theology.
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Centre for Autism and Theology @autismtheology.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Talking Mats: Exploring Spirituality Launch Event Join us on the 7th May at 1pm to hear about the new Talking Mats resource that has been created to enable communication around spirituality for non or minimally speaking individuals. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-ma...
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Interested in exploring views on #spirituality ? This new Talking Mats resource was developed in partnership with people from different faiths. It helps people reflect and express views on spiritual practice, their faith communities and beliefs. Book a place on our free online launch event 7th May
A loud speaker announcing a launch event for the Talking Mats Spirituality resource on 7th May 1-2 pm with link to booking page
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Centre for Autism and Theology @autismtheology.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Talking Mats: Exploring Spirituality What Is the Talking Mats Spirituality Resource? Thursday 7 May, 1pm-2pm online Register here to learn more about the resource: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-ma...
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Centre for Autism and Theology @autismtheology.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
The Centre is associated with a conference on 'Neurodiversity and the Role of Language in Church' taking place on the 24th-25th August 2026. Find out more and register here: www.godlanguagediversity.com/events
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
2 places have opened up on our Face to face Foundation Training in London on the 14th of April. Booking is through the websites www.talkingmats.com/shop/
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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
3. Also nominated is 'Talking About Cancer Screening' an innovative collaboration with @talkingmats.bsky.social & @cancerresearchuk.org to develop communication tools to improve access to #cancer screening for people with #learningdisabilities
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
New Resource Launch! Play Developed with the Playful Researchers from the University of Dundee this new Resource is aimed at anyone working in Early Years Education. Find out what children think about different aspects of their play. Online event 30/04/2026, 3.15pm - 4.15pm
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Talking Mats Play Resource Launch
Bringing Talking Mats into Mainstream, our new Resource is aimed at anyone working in Early Years.
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Do you want to help shape the tools and frameworks that supports Talking Mats and improve communication . If so please consider joining this Delphi study & please share with others to encourage them to contribute - thankyou www.talkingmats.com/opportunity-...
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Opportunity to join the Delphi Study on Updating the Effectiveness Framework of Functional Communication. - Improving Communication, Improving Lives
Talking Mats is a social enterprise whose vision is to improve the lives of people with communication difficulties. How Talking Mats can improve communication and lives.
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Dr Lisa O'Leary @lisacoleary.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Thanks to those who took part in our Delphi survey on training needs of carers who support people with intellectual disabilites with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulites. Round 2 is now open , see opportunity to take part:
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
What better way to help children and young people belong than to really listen to them ? From early years to young adulthood our training and Resources offer a supportive way to for young people to communicate about important things in their lives. Find out more on our website www.talkingmats.com
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
The Effectiveness Framework of Functional Communication (EFFC) is being updated and we need your help. This work will ensure the EFFC is widely available and effective for use in various settings where individuals benefit from TM. www.talkingmats.com/opportunity-...
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Meet Dr Margret Buchholz, long-time champion of Talking Mats and January's Research Spotlight! Read more about her research projects in the Publications Section of our website www.talkingmats.com/research/pub...
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Lois Cameron @loiscameron.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Really enjoyed our training & resource development work with #citizenadvicebureau Southend - focusing on a resource re energy management . Utilities are tough to get your head around , a combination of #easyread & talking mats will support comprehension & decision making #utilities #renewables
Cards relating to strategies to reduce energy Two people doing a Talking Mat Two men doing a Talking Mat A Talking Mat related to understanding a contract
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Talking Mats training is essential for our Resources to be used effectively and with maximum impact. Instead of a January sale we have reduced the cost of all our post training Resources - permanently! Next Face to face training: Glasgow 10th February www.talkingmats.com/shop/
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Centre for Autism and Theology @autismtheology.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Faith on the Margins Conference Recordings We are pleased to share that the recordings from our conference in November are now available on YouTube! We had three days of fascinating and enriching presentations and conversations. Watch here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Appreciate our partnership with @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social & the ability to extend @talkingmats.bsky.social into #cancerscreening . Looking forward to finding out how the resource we jointly developed has been used by screening practitioners in Glasgow #learningdisabilties #healthinequalities
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Talking Mats creates ethical, rights based practice by reducing power imbalances, challenging assumptions about ability & ensuring decisions reflect the persons views #oureverydayrights #humanrightsday #humanrights2025 #supporteddecisionmaking www.talkingmats.com/supported-de...
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Supported decision-making: A Human Rights Approach. - Improving Communication, Improving Lives
Talking Mats is a social enterprise whose vision is to improve the lives of people with communication difficulties. How Talking Mats can improve communication and lives.
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Loving the new symbols from our new energy project #fuelpoverty #renewables #easyread
Switching off light and turning down radiator 
Tumble dryer with cross and man hanging washing on clothes horse



 
Man on phone with 2 bills in thought bubble Arrow indicating movement of switching supplierHouse with various renewables around it - solar , battery , heat hub , smart meter
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Over the next few months we will be introducing you to some of our brilliant researchers, practitioners and clinical academics who make up our Research Network. Starting with Dr Jill Bradshaw. If you would like to know more about the Research Network read here www.talkingmats.com/research/res...
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Lois Cameron @loiscameron.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Still proud of the Keeping Safe @talkingmats.bsky.social we developed. Thanks to Scottish goverment monies it was tested with over 700 people. Years later I remember the stories. Providing a space for people to reflect , talk and then really listen to them is key to good #safeguarding practice
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
We are supporting #SafeguardingAdultsWeek To change the conversation you need the tools.
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Our friends @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social have produced this excellent animation on research in cancer, mental health and #learningsisabilities Its up for an award by public vote . Do your thing , watch the video and give them a vote !
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Talking Mats training is more than just learning a new skill, it can unlock a better understanding of our own communication. Read Gerard Wainwright's personal blog about Talking Mats and autism. www.talkingmats.com/talking-mats...
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Talking Mats - An Autistic Perspective - Improving Communication, Improving Lives
Talking Mats is a social enterprise whose vision is to improve the lives of people with communication difficulties. How Talking Mats can improve communication and lives.
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Are you supporting people to think about how changes in their health affects their plans for the future? Advanced Course; Thinking Ahead, supporting advance care planning, can help. Practical advice and discussions lead by Dr Sally Boa, Strathcarron Hospice. www.talkingmats.com/training/adv...
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methods@manchester @methodsmcr.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
It's just 🚨3 DAYS 🚨 until MethodsLab: Listening to the non-speaking experience With workshops from @talkingmats.bsky.social & Digital Stories & talks from @heasutherland.com, Verity Ward, Jill Bradshaw & Freddie Jones. 🗓️ Friday 7 Nov ⏰ 11-4:30pm 📍 AMBS Book now 🏃 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1683441712...
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methods@manchester @methodsmcr.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
📢 Speaker announcement - Dr Jill Bradshaw Jill's session is titled "Talking Mats in research and practice" Consultant Speech & Language Therapist; RCSLT National Clinical Adviser for Learning Disabilities; Jill founded the @talkingmats.bsky.social Research Network Book your free space now 👇👇
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PAMIS @pamis-scotland.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
The Changing Places toilet at the St Enoch Shopping Centre is now back open. #ChangingPlacesToilets #ChangingPlacesToilet #ChangingPlaces
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Looking forward to presenting our new spirituality Talking Mats Resource on the 6th Nov @autismtheology.bsky.social conference . Book your space now #interfaith #autism
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Great article advocating for more visual and accessible communication - just like a talking mats . These examples of use in #mental health are inspiring www.talkingmats.com/top-mental-h...
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Top Mental Health Blogs - Improving Communication, Improving Lives
Talking Mats is a social enterprise whose vision is to improve the lives of people with communication difficulties. How Talking Mats can improve communication and lives.
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Great article advocating for more visual and accessible communication - just like a talking mats . These examples of use in #mental health are inspiring www.talkingmats.com/top-mental-h...
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Top Mental Health Blogs - Improving Communication, Improving Lives
Talking Mats is a social enterprise whose vision is to improve the lives of people with communication difficulties. How Talking Mats can improve communication and lives.
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Did you know Talking Mats has been trialled with a visually impaired Thinker? Just one of the blogs highlighted for AAC Awareness Month. Enjoy! #AACAwarenessMonth #CommunicationDifficulties
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Celebrating DLD Awareness Day! #DLDday We were proud to be involved in this project. If you think Talking Mats could be useful in Research you are carrying out, please get in touch. info@talkingmats.com
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Congratulations to our new Licenced Trainers! These talented individuals are now licenced to train others within their teams in Talking Mats. We look forward to hearing how you all get on. For more information on becoming a Talking Mats Licenced Trainer please contact licenced@talkingmats.com
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
#WorldMentalHealthAwarenessDay2025 Find some inspiration in our top 10 Mental Health blogs. www.talkingmats.com/top-mental-h...
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Top Mental Health Blogs - Improving Communication, Improving Lives
Talking Mats is a social enterprise whose vision is to improve the lives of people with communication difficulties. How Talking Mats can improve communication and lives.
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Are you using or planning to use Talking Mats in research? Then you'll want to read this month's Research Spotlight. #CommunicationResearch
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Please sign/repost @afasic.bsky.social @commtap.bsky.social @talkingmats.bsky.social @communi-con.bsky.social @buildingwings.bsky.social @assistivetechchick.bsky.social @mrstmxn.bsky.social @isaacinternational.bsky.social petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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Petition: Create a National Strategy for Childhood Apraxia Of Speech (CAS)
We want the Government to create and fund a National Strategy for CAS, which should include: - Increase education of CAS. - Set up and fund a working group of experts and families to advise Government...
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Been great working with @forceschildscot.bsky.social to produce this bespoke Talking Mats resource to allow children & young people space to express their thoughts on being in a family where a parent serves in the forces forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/news/success...
Booklet and cards with images appropriate to life in a forces family
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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
"Worship through the lens of Autism" www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course... Join @sarumcollege.bsky.social online to learn with autism theologian, Dr Leon van Ommen about autistic and neurodivergent experiences of worship and becoming more inclusive and enabling. With @autismtheology.bsky.social
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Worship through the Lens of Autism - Sarum College
What makes autistic (and other neurodivergent) people feel excluded from worship? What is a good theological response? Practical tips for ministers and autistic people.
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Are you trained in Talking Mats and interested in taking part in a pilot study for our new Resource; Spirituality? This Resource aims to open up conversations around Spirituality with people with Learning Disabilities / Autism. Full details in today's blog www.talkingmats.com/opportunity-...
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Opportunity to join the Talking Mats Spirituality Resource pilot - Improving Communication, Improving Lives
Talking Mats is a social enterprise whose vision is to improve the lives of people with communication difficulties. How Talking Mats can improve communication and lives.
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
The Research Spotlight for August shines on work by @samanthaflynn.bsky.social , @nikitahayden.bsky.social , @nikmanktelow.bsky.social and team. Using digital Talking Mats they gathered the views of children using an online reading intervention. Use the QR code to read more
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Lois Cameron @loiscameron.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
As the #communicationmatters conference approaches there are lots of good memories of working with Lucia & presenting with her there. She had huge insight into #augcomm and I loved working with her on the @talkingmats Inclusion & diversity resource . Her early sudden passing is so sad.
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Lucia Tullio passed away earlier this year. With her family's permission we have posted a short tribute to her. www.talkingmats.com/lucia-tullio...
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Congratulations to everyone involved in a successful and inspiring British Aphasiology Society conference last week and thank you to everyone who came to talk to us. The winner of our prize draw is @sophiemack11.bsky.social email on its way with more details
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Upskill alert! If you are trained in Talking Mats and supporting adults with communication difficulties this course is for you. Delivered by @loiscameron.bsky.social and Julie King this course is facilitated by Course Beetle. Booking details on coursebeetle.co.uk/courses/talk...
A poster in dark blue with off white text advertising a Webinar on Capacity, enabling supported decision making.There's a certificate in the bottom right hand corner and green stars along the bottom
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
This month’s research spotlight shines on Sweden , the Dart centre for #AAC &technology Their freely available paper describes how Talking Mats was used to explore the views & perspectives of children and young people on their speaking and reading activities #slcn #communicationdisability #dyslexia
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