Let's Communicate Together
Let's Communicate Together
Let's Communicate Together
A practical training course for parents and carers supporting children aged 3-6 years presenting with social communication differences.
Let's Communicate Together helps parents and carers understand how their child with social communication differences communicates, and how to support them to connect, understand, and express themselves with confidence.
The course explores how communication develops, including:
- Early and non-verbal communication (body language, gestures, vocalisations).
- How children process language and use echolalia or “scripts.”
- Gestalt and analytical language development, understanding your child’s unique communication pathway.
- How sensory processing impacts communication and behaviour.
- Using structure, visuals, and play to support understanding and social interaction..
You’ll learn practical strategies to make communication easier and more meaningful, at home, in play, and in everyday routines.
Course Format
Blended e-Learning + Live Webinars
Special offer! £155 plus VAT per person (usual price £200)
Flexible and convenient - learn from home
Weekly webinars - share experiences with fellow parents and receive support from an Elklan Tutor
Interactive online activities - practical tasks to use
Printed workbook included
Face-to-Face Group Courses
£260 plus VAT per person
Local and personal - learn alongside other parents
Tutor-led sessions - practical advice from Elklan Tutors
Friendly environment - idea for sharing experiences
Printed workbook included
What You'll Learn
In just six engaging sessions, you will uncover essential topics:
What is involved in communication?: Discover the many ways children communicate, through body language, vocal sounds, gestures, and actions. Learn how communication develops differently for autistic children and how to recognise and build on your child’s unique strengths.
Supporting Communication Differences: Understand how to tune in to your child’s individual communication style. Explore practical strategies to follow their lead, use meaningful repetition, support echolalia, and create positive, shared interactions through play and movement.
Processing Sensory Information and Communication: Learn how sensory experiences affect communication, behaviour, and regulation. Discover the seven senses, identify sensory preferences or challenges, and find everyday ways to help your child feel calm, safe, and ready to connect.
Using Strengths and Structure to Support Understanding: Find out how to use structure, routine, and visuals to help your child understand the world around them. From visual timetables and objects of reference to predictable routines, you’ll learn tools to reduce anxiety and build confidence.
Developing Positive Social Interaction: Explore how to support social play in a way that values your child’s communication differences. Learn about solitary, parallel, and cooperative play, and how to create opportunities for shared enjoyment without pressure.
Sharing Books and Engagement in Learning: Discover fun, motivating ways to share books and learning experiences that match your child’s interests. Learn how to follow their lead, use visual supports, and encourage language and understanding through stories, songs, and play.
Each session is designed to empower you with practical strategies that seamlessly integrate into your daily routine.
Flexible Learning Tailored for You
Choose the delivery style that fits your lifestyle:
Blended e-Learning + Live Webinars
- Interactive, engaging 1-hour e-learning modules each week
- 1-hour live webinars led by expert tutors
Self-Guided Non-accredited e-Learning Sessions
- Learn at your own pace through interactive online modules
- Ideal for busy schedules, offering flexibility and convenience
Face-to-Face Group Courses
- Interactive group sessions delivered in person
- Personalised feedback and rich group interaction
Certification and Recognition
Through course completion, you'll gain valuable skills to support your child's communication. Optional accreditation and marking are available for those wishing to formally certify their achievements (additional cost applies).
Ready to Boost Your Child’s Language Skills?
Secure your spot today and become the strongest advocate for your child's future communication success.
- Understand your child’s unique way of communicating
- Recognise how sensory processing and structure influence communication
- Feel confident supporting understanding through visuals, play, and routine
- Build stronger, more positive connections with your child.
- Access ongoing Elklan support through our professional network
Available courses
Blended e-Learning + Live Webinars
Further training opportunities
If you want to delve a bit deeper, then apply for Communication and Language Support for Autistic Children and Young People. This will develop your knowledge and practical skills in key areas and can lead to accreditation at level 2 or 3.