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WEDNESDAY 10AM-2PM
(NOT DURING AUGUST)
Format:
Small groups with volunteer tutors, co-ordinated by Adult Education
Tutors and a Speech & Language Therapist. This class is part of the
Tendring Adult Community and is listed in their prospectus.
Aims:
To develop effective functional communication skills through alternative
strategies & coping techniques. The maintenance of learnt skills. To
develop self confidence, initiative and social integration. To increase
independence and prevent social isolation.
Referral Criteria:
New members are usually referred from hospital by the Speech & Language
Therapist who will have assessed their communication needs. It is
preferable that all prospective members are known to the Speech &
Language Therapist prior to their first attendance, but we also take
referrals from other professionals as well as self referrals.
Re-assessment is carried out during their attendance.
Self evaluation of
the students own progress is recorded as members are
encouraged to
review their progress during the year.
Transport can be
arranged with a contribution towards the cost of £3.00 - £3.50 and there
is also an attendance fee of £5.00 for the day, including lunch.
Annual membership
fee of £5 payable April each year.
Training:
We have training sessions for our volunteers and staff, which are open
to members, carers and staff in local residential and nursing homes. Our
study days are open to members and carers in the community as well as
other professionals.
Meeting others:
It is difficult to return to an active social life if your speech and
language is affected. The Stroke Group gives its members a chance to
regain their confidence, practise alternative methods of communication
and be accepted in their own right with people who understand their
problems.
New friends are
made - it is often a relief to meet others who are going through the
same experience. |