The chance to learn from trainers with the communication disability, ·aphasia.
A good standard of written and spoken English is desirable.
The course is interactive, with power point introduction, workshop, video workshop and feedback and a practical component with trainers with aphasia.
Delegates will work together with people with communication disability and will be encouraged to seek their direct feedback. Peer feedback is also facilitated.
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