Schools

We deliver AAC training, workshops and speech pathology consultation services to schools to support inclusive classroom communication and build educator confidence for meaningful interactions using AAC.

Hands-on classroom support

  • We model AAC systems and demonstrate communication strategies.
  • We create symbolic communication resources and individualised communication solutions.

AAC workshops and professional development

  • Tailored face-to-face or online sessions for individual educators, classroom staff or school-wide consultation.
  • Learn effective AAC modelling, communication partner skills and how to develop inclusive classroom practices.

 

Whole school support

  • A tailored approach to ensure communication tools and strategies enable the best outcomes for all students at your location.

 

Create inclusive environments where every child can understand and be understood.

 

Training options

Early Childhood

We support early childhood educators to create inclusive preschools and centres where every child can express themselves, providing practical tools, strategies and tailored training. Our approach meets the needs of children with developmental delay, diagnosed and undiagnosed disability, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and children who learn best with visual support.

Training and consultation services

  • We help you leverage AAC to support communication and social development for all children.
  • Our experienced speech pathologists integrate universal design principles and AAC strategies into everyday routines.

 

We are a Preschool Boost approved provider, helping centres access funding for training. Scroll down for more information on some of the training options available now.

 

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AAC training and speech pathology consultation services for preschools on preschool boost

Communication For All Program

We developed the Communication For All Program to support early childhood educators to create inclusive environments, using universal design and practical AAC strategies. Developed by experienced speech pathologists, this program combines training, hands-on support and tailored resources to build confidence and capability in early childhood teams.

Modules in the series:

  • Environments
  • Local and Customised Solutions
  • Making It Happen
  • Emotional Development
  • Communication Champions

 

Work through the program at your own pace, or contact us to develop a more tailored approach.

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CFA Environments. Communication For All Programs for Preschool Boost

1. Communication for All | Environments

Create a communication-inclusive preschool with practical strategies and communication tools. This training introduces multi-modal communication and effective ways to support all children. Educators learn how to identify needs, engage families, and foster inclusion.

Includes:

  • Introduction to AAC and multi-modal communication
  • Strategies for identifying and supporting communication needs
  • Guidance on interacting with children and engaging families
  • A starter kit with symbolic communication boards, sign posters, and instructional videos
  • An in-person 1.5-hour training session

2. Communication for All | Local and Customised Solutions

One of our experienced Speech Pathologists will conduct a ‘friendly audit’, assessing communication strategies and staff needs through observation and discussion. A tailored report outlining recommendations will guide resource selection and customised training.

Includes:

  • Initial phone consultation with leadership to understand key challenges
  • Staff survey to assess confidence and communication needs
  • On-site observation and discussion with educators
  • Detailed report outlining recommendations with suggested tools and training
  • An in-person 2 hour customised training session
  • Optional addition: Filmed interactions for training
CFA Local & Customised Solutions. Communication For All Programs for Preschool Boost
CFA Making it Happen. Communication For All Programs for Preschool Boost

3. Communication for All | Making It Happen

Hands-on coaching from an experienced Speech Pathologist to support the integration of visual supports into daily routines. Three follow-up visits provide live demonstrations for group activities and mentoring in natural interactions. Families are inspired to incorporate communication strategies at home via a special workshop for parents/guardians.

Includes:

  • Three site visits for real-time coaching and mentoring
  • Demonstrations of group activities like circle time and story time
  • Practical support for implementing communication tools
  • An in-person 1.5 hour parent information session on using visual supports at home
  • Take home visual tools for families.

4. Communication for All | Emotional Development

Support emotional well-being through inclusive communication. This training explores the link between emotional and language development, offering tools to help children express feelings in diverse ways.

Includes:

  • Training on the connection between emotional and language development
  • Strategies to support emotional expression for all children
  • Tools and techniques for enabling interactions in various communication modes
  • A starter kit with emotional development resources and posters
  • An in-person 1.5 hour training session
CFA Emotional Developoment. Communication For All Programs for Preschool Boost
CFA Communication Champions. Communication For All Programs for Preschool Boost

5. Communication for All | Communication Champions

Advanced coaching for staff passionate about inclusive communication. Up to five Q&A sessions with our experienced Speech Pathologists to provide in-depth mentoring, resource development and sustainability planning, ensuring long-term success.

Includes:

  • Coaching and mentoring for key staff members
  • Support in creating and implementing sustainable communication practices
  • Development of tailored resources
  • Up to five Q&A sessions

Communication For All Pack EC

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Two Way Street Communication For Pack - Early Childhood

Purchase this range of kindy-proof activity ALDs to enhance interactions; posters show value, respect and representation of inclusive communication and templates to help implement inclusive communication practices.

Simon Says chat board

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Free downloadable Simons Says aided language display for fun at recess and lunch

What's the time Mr Wolf? chat board

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Free downloadable What's the time Mr Wolf? aided language display for fun at recess and lunch

Let us help you

Services, programs and groups are developed based on needs identified by our client base. Contact us to suggest new programs, partnerships or models of service delivery.

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Roadmap of Communicative Competence

Two Way Street is affiliated with the Roadmap of Communicative Competence (ROCC), a tool to identify, plan and implement communication change among your school’s students.

The ROCC acts like a roadmap to create a shared understanding for your school around 10 key domains of communication. You can use the ROCC to track progress of your students across time, or you can use it to compare the scores for different scenarios. 

The ROCC can be used to assist educators to create goals and objectives for achievable next steps along the continuum towards communicative competence at an individual, group or whole site level.

Learn more at the ROCC website.

How we can help

Individuals and families

Personalised one-to-one services for children and adults with complex communication needs.
Communication For All Early Childhood Program for Preschool Boost

AAC professional consultation

Our experienced clinicians can support you with AAC solutions and strategies for your client/s.

PODD service

We create high quality, professionally printed, personalised and generic PODD communication books.

Schools

Classroom based and school wide mentoring and training to support all educators.

Workshops and events

A wide variety of workshops delivered by our highly experienced and passionate team

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