Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Good 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 020
Reposted by Talking MatsA Pinch of SaLT @apinchofsalts.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Next 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...a-pinch-of-salt.co.uka pinch of SaLT 121
Reposted by Talking MatsCALL Scotland @callscotland.org.uk · 01/06/2026ASL & 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 022
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Lovely 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 . 071
Reposted by Talking MatsCentre for Autism and Theology @autismtheology.bsky.social · 07/05/2026The 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. 023
Reposted by Talking MatsCentre for Autism and Theology @autismtheology.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Talking 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... 032
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Interested 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 152
Reposted by Talking MatsCentre for Autism and Theology @autismtheology.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Talking 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... 032
Reposted by Talking MatsCentre for Autism and Theology @autismtheology.bsky.social · 08/04/2026The 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 021
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 03/04/20262 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/ 020
Reposted by Talking MatsScottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 18/03/20263. 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 121
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 11/03/2026New 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 - 4.15pmeventbrite.co.ukTalking Mats Play Resource LaunchBringing Talking Mats into Mainstream, our new Resource is aimed at anyone working in Early Years. 010
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 23/02/2026Do 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-...talkingmats.comOpportunity to join the Delphi Study on Updating the Effectiveness Framework of Functional Communication. - Improving Communication, Improving LivesTalking 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. 063
Reposted by Talking MatsDr Lisa O'Leary @lisacoleary.bsky.social · 15/02/2026Thanks 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: 364
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 13/02/2026What 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 030
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 30/01/2026The 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-... 010
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 28/01/2026Meet 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... 010
Reposted by Talking MatsLois Cameron @loiscameron.bsky.social · 15/01/2026Really 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 051
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 13/01/2026Talking 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/ 040
Reposted by Talking MatsCentre for Autism and Theology @autismtheology.bsky.social · 05/01/2026Faith 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... 041
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 11/12/2025Appreciate 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 052
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 11/12/2025Talking 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...talkingmats.comSupported decision-making: A Human Rights Approach. - Improving Communication, Improving LivesTalking 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. 091
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 05/12/2025Loving the new symbols from our new energy project #fuelpoverty #renewables #easyread 041
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 26/11/2025Over 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... 041
Reposted by Talking MatsLois Cameron @loiscameron.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Still 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 021
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 20/11/2025We are supporting #SafeguardingAdultsWeek To change the conversation you need the tools. 020
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Our 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 ! 020
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Talking 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...talkingmats.comTalking Mats - An Autistic Perspective - Improving Communication, Improving LivesTalking 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. 020
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Are 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... 020
Reposted by Talking Matsmethods@manchester @methodsmcr.bsky.social · 04/11/2025It'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... 043
Reposted by Talking Matsmethods@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 👇👇 033
Reposted by Talking MatsPAMIS @pamis-scotland.bsky.social · 23/10/2025The Changing Places toilet at the St Enoch Shopping Centre is now back open. #ChangingPlacesToilets #ChangingPlacesToilet #ChangingPlaces 121
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 22/10/2025Looking forward to presenting our new spirituality Talking Mats Resource on the 6th Nov @autismtheology.bsky.social conference . Book your space now #interfaith #autism 053
Reposted by Talking MatsTalking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Great 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...talkingmats.comTop Mental Health Blogs - Improving Communication, Improving LivesTalking 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. 032
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Great 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...talkingmats.comTop Mental Health Blogs - Improving Communication, Improving LivesTalking 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. 032
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Did 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 020
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 17/10/2025Celebrating 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 040
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 15/10/2025Congratulations 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 051
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...talkingmats.comTop Mental Health Blogs - Improving Communication, Improving LivesTalking 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. 021
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 01/10/2025Are you using or planning to use Talking Mats in research? Then you'll want to read this month's Research Spotlight. #CommunicationResearch 022
Reposted by Talking MatsSpeech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 19/09/2025Please 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...petition.parliament.ukPetition: 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... 054
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 18/09/2025Been 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... 0101
Reposted by Talking MatsAnna 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.socialsarum.ac.ukWorship through the Lens of Autism - Sarum CollegeWhat makes autistic (and other neurodivergent) people feel excluded from worship? What is a good theological response? Practical tips for ministers and autistic people. 143
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 03/09/2025Are 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-...talkingmats.comOpportunity to join the Talking Mats Spirituality Resource pilot - Improving Communication, Improving LivesTalking 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. 0156
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 29/08/2025The 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 053
Reposted by Talking MatsLois Cameron @loiscameron.bsky.social · 29/08/2025As 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. 031
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 29/08/2025Lucia Tullio passed away earlier this year. With her family's permission we have posted a short tribute to her. www.talkingmats.com/lucia-tullio... 020
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 27/08/2025Congratulations 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 030
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 19/08/2025Upskill 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... 112
Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · 01/08/2025This 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 011