Attention refers to the ability to focus on a specific task or stimulus, while filtering out distractions.
Listening involves actively processing auditory information such as spoken language or environmental sounds.
This information may be appropriate for primary and/or secondary pupils according to their age, stage and individual needs.
Websites
Creating a communication friendly environment in schools (NHS)
Resources
- Support as you set up your communication friendly classroom
- Programmes focusing on attention, engagement and communication - Attention Autism Ltd
- SPIRALS - developing language and communication skills through effective small group work; Spirals. ISBN 10: 041557689
- Supporting listening behaviours - Behaviour Matters - 14 books
- Joint attention explained – sharing a focus on something
Training
Training on communication friendly classrooms and attention and listening is available. Discuss your needs and priorities with your C&I specialist advisory teacher.
Whole School SEND training on an introduction, identification, supporting and developing speech, language and communication needs
Specialist support in school
The SENSS C&I team support, advise and empower staff in schools and settings to understand the needs of children and young people with speech, language and communication needs and autism spectrum conditions.
Educational psychology service
- Bespoke training for schools and settings.
- Joint problem-solving/psychological consultation around a specific case or issue.
- Whole class /whole school interventions
Find out more about what is available on the Family Information Service.