Phonological skills, identifying and addressing problems
Course Part 1
Silderhuis Speech Therapy offers a specialized course focused on recognizing and acting on phonological problems in children. This course, designed specifically for teachers and other educational professionals, gives you the knowledge and skills to identify phonological challenges in students early and act appropriately.
What are phonological skills?
Phonology, also known as phonology, is an important part of language form. It relates to the recognition and use of sounds in words, which plays a crucial role in children’s language development. Within speech therapy, this language form is treated intensively because it has a direct impact on a child’s reading and play skills.
For whom.
This course is ideal for teachers, internal tutors, and teaching assistants who deal with children's language development on a daily basis. With our training, you will learn the basics of phonology and gain insight into how problems with phonological skills manifest in the classroom.Contents
During this course, our experienced speech therapists will take you into the world of phonological skills. We will explain what phonological problems are, how to recognize them in practice, and what steps you can take to support the child's development. Collaboration between the speech therapist, school, and parents is key.Topics covered:
- Understanding phonological skills: What is phonology and what role does it play in language development?
- Signs of phonological problems: How can you spot problems with sound recognition and production early?
- Phonemic awareness: The speech therapist as an expert in early recognition of phonemic awareness problems.
- Acting and Referral: How to act effectively on identified problems and when is referral to a speech therapist necessary?
- Advance training: Understanding advance training as a tool for children with phonological difficulties.
Practical and interactive approach
Our course is highly interactive in format, alternating theory and practice. You will have ample opportunity to ask questions and discuss practical cases. We provide practical tools that allow you to immediately apply the knowledge you have acquired in your daily teaching practice. After the course, you will know exactly how to recognize phonological problems and what steps you can take to optimally support the student.
Why choose Silderhuis Speech Therapy?
Silderhuis Speech Therapy is known for its expert and personal approach in the treatment of speech and language problems. Our course is carefully curated by experienced speech therapists who specialize in working with children with phonological problems. We provide a customized course to fit the needs of your school and your students.
Practical information
- Duration: The course covers an interactive day (6 hours), in which we cover both theory and practice in depth.
- Location: The course can be held at your school or at our own location.
- Cost: Please contact us for a customized quote.
Want to learn more about this course or register directly? If so, please contact Silderhuis Speech Therapy. We are happy to support you in strengthening the phonological skills of your students and identifying potential problems.
info course
When:
January 2025 to September 2025When
January 2025 up to September 2025
Start
09:00 hours until 16:00 hours