Talking Mats
@talkingmats.bsky.social
Talking Mats is a #socialenterprise whose vision is to improve the lives of people with communication difficulties by increasing their capacity to think about and communicate effectively about things that matter to them.
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Talking Mats
@talkingmats.bsky.social
· Nov 25
What is a Talking Mat? - Improving Communication, Improving Lives
Talking Mats is a social enterprise whose vision is to improve the lives of people with communication difficulties. Improving communication and improving lives.
www.talkingmats.com
Enabling people to think about an issue , weigh up their views & say what they feel, is what Talking Mats is all about. It’s an evidence based visual communication tool Find out more here www.talkingmats.com/about/what-i... Please give us a follow if you are interested in communication & inclusion.
What better way to help children and young people belong than to really listen to them ?
From early years to young adulthood our training and Resources offer a supportive way to for young people to communicate about important things in their lives.
Find out more on our website
www.talkingmats.com
From early years to young adulthood our training and Resources offer a supportive way to for young people to communicate about important things in their lives.
Find out more on our website
www.talkingmats.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:25 PM
What better way to help children and young people belong than to really listen to them ?
From early years to young adulthood our training and Resources offer a supportive way to for young people to communicate about important things in their lives.
Find out more on our website
www.talkingmats.com
From early years to young adulthood our training and Resources offer a supportive way to for young people to communicate about important things in their lives.
Find out more on our website
www.talkingmats.com
The Effectiveness Framework of Functional Communication (EFFC) is being updated and we need your help. This work will ensure the EFFC is widely available and effective for use in various settings where individuals benefit from TM.
www.talkingmats.com/opportunity-...
www.talkingmats.com/opportunity-...
January 30, 2026 at 4:31 PM
The Effectiveness Framework of Functional Communication (EFFC) is being updated and we need your help. This work will ensure the EFFC is widely available and effective for use in various settings where individuals benefit from TM.
www.talkingmats.com/opportunity-...
www.talkingmats.com/opportunity-...
Meet Dr Margret Buchholz, long-time champion of Talking Mats and January's Research Spotlight!
Read more about her research projects in the Publications Section of our website
www.talkingmats.com/research/pub...
Read more about her research projects in the Publications Section of our website
www.talkingmats.com/research/pub...
January 28, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Meet Dr Margret Buchholz, long-time champion of Talking Mats and January's Research Spotlight!
Read more about her research projects in the Publications Section of our website
www.talkingmats.com/research/pub...
Read more about her research projects in the Publications Section of our website
www.talkingmats.com/research/pub...
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Really enjoyed our training & resource development work with #citizenadvicebureau Southend - focusing on a resource re energy management . Utilities are tough to get your head around , a combination of #easyread & talking mats will support comprehension & decision making #utilities #renewables
January 15, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Really enjoyed our training & resource development work with #citizenadvicebureau Southend - focusing on a resource re energy management . Utilities are tough to get your head around , a combination of #easyread & talking mats will support comprehension & decision making #utilities #renewables
Talking Mats training is essential for our Resources to be used effectively and with maximum impact. Instead of a January sale we have reduced the cost of all our post training Resources - permanently!
Next Face to face training: Glasgow 10th February
www.talkingmats.com/shop/
Next Face to face training: Glasgow 10th February
www.talkingmats.com/shop/
January 13, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Talking Mats training is essential for our Resources to be used effectively and with maximum impact. Instead of a January sale we have reduced the cost of all our post training Resources - permanently!
Next Face to face training: Glasgow 10th February
www.talkingmats.com/shop/
Next Face to face training: Glasgow 10th February
www.talkingmats.com/shop/
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Faith on the Margins Conference Recordings
We are pleased to share that the recordings from our conference in November are now available on YouTube! We had three days of fascinating and enriching presentations and conversations.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
We are pleased to share that the recordings from our conference in November are now available on YouTube! We had three days of fascinating and enriching presentations and conversations.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
January 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Faith on the Margins Conference Recordings
We are pleased to share that the recordings from our conference in November are now available on YouTube! We had three days of fascinating and enriching presentations and conversations.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
We are pleased to share that the recordings from our conference in November are now available on YouTube! We had three days of fascinating and enriching presentations and conversations.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Appreciate our partnership with @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social & the ability to extend @talkingmats.bsky.social into #cancerscreening . Looking forward to finding out how the resource we jointly developed has been used by screening practitioners in Glasgow #learningdisabilties #healthinequalities
Great to hear from our Director @debcairns.bsky.social on some of the ways working in partnership has helped to influence change to improve the health & wellbeing of people with #learningdisabilities
December 11, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Appreciate our partnership with @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social & the ability to extend @talkingmats.bsky.social into #cancerscreening . Looking forward to finding out how the resource we jointly developed has been used by screening practitioners in Glasgow #learningdisabilties #healthinequalities
Talking Mats creates ethical, rights based practice by reducing power imbalances, challenging assumptions about ability & ensuring decisions reflect the persons views #oureverydayrights #humanrightsday #humanrights2025 #supporteddecisionmaking
www.talkingmats.com/supported-de...
www.talkingmats.com/supported-de...
Supported decision-making: A Human Rights Approach. - Improving Communication, Improving Lives
Talking Mats is a social enterprise whose vision is to improve the lives of people with communication difficulties. How Talking Mats can improve communication and lives.
www.talkingmats.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Talking Mats creates ethical, rights based practice by reducing power imbalances, challenging assumptions about ability & ensuring decisions reflect the persons views #oureverydayrights #humanrightsday #humanrights2025 #supporteddecisionmaking
www.talkingmats.com/supported-de...
www.talkingmats.com/supported-de...
December 5, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Over the next few months we will be introducing you to some of our brilliant researchers, practitioners and clinical academics who make up our Research Network.
Starting with Dr Jill Bradshaw.
If you would like to know more about the Research Network read here
www.talkingmats.com/research/res...
Starting with Dr Jill Bradshaw.
If you would like to know more about the Research Network read here
www.talkingmats.com/research/res...
November 26, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Over the next few months we will be introducing you to some of our brilliant researchers, practitioners and clinical academics who make up our Research Network.
Starting with Dr Jill Bradshaw.
If you would like to know more about the Research Network read here
www.talkingmats.com/research/res...
Starting with Dr Jill Bradshaw.
If you would like to know more about the Research Network read here
www.talkingmats.com/research/res...
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Still proud of the Keeping Safe @talkingmats.bsky.social we developed. Thanks to Scottish goverment monies it was tested with over 700 people. Years later I remember the stories. Providing a space for people to reflect , talk and then really listen to them is key to good #safeguarding practice
November 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Still proud of the Keeping Safe @talkingmats.bsky.social we developed. Thanks to Scottish goverment monies it was tested with over 700 people. Years later I remember the stories. Providing a space for people to reflect , talk and then really listen to them is key to good #safeguarding practice
November 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Our friends @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social have produced this excellent animation on research in cancer, mental health and #learningsisabilities Its up for an award by public vote . Do your thing , watch the video and give them a vote !
Last couple of days to cast your vote for #ResearchforEveryone to win the public vote for #KEAwards25! Refresh your memory of our inclusive communication project with a quick watch of one of the co-produced animations bit.ly/44lfu8G and don't forget to vote via ke.org.uk/ke-awards-20...
November 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Our friends @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social have produced this excellent animation on research in cancer, mental health and #learningsisabilities Its up for an award by public vote . Do your thing , watch the video and give them a vote !
Talking Mats training is more than just learning a new skill, it can unlock a better understanding of our own communication. Read Gerard Wainwright's personal blog about Talking Mats and autism.
www.talkingmats.com/talking-mats...
www.talkingmats.com/talking-mats...
Talking Mats - An Autistic Perspective - Improving Communication, Improving Lives
Talking Mats is a social enterprise whose vision is to improve the lives of people with communication difficulties. How Talking Mats can improve communication and lives.
www.talkingmats.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Talking Mats training is more than just learning a new skill, it can unlock a better understanding of our own communication. Read Gerard Wainwright's personal blog about Talking Mats and autism.
www.talkingmats.com/talking-mats...
www.talkingmats.com/talking-mats...
Are you supporting people to think about how changes in their health affects their plans for the future?
Advanced Course; Thinking Ahead, supporting advance care planning, can help.
Practical advice and discussions lead by Dr Sally Boa, Strathcarron Hospice.
www.talkingmats.com/training/adv...
Advanced Course; Thinking Ahead, supporting advance care planning, can help.
Practical advice and discussions lead by Dr Sally Boa, Strathcarron Hospice.
www.talkingmats.com/training/adv...
November 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Are you supporting people to think about how changes in their health affects their plans for the future?
Advanced Course; Thinking Ahead, supporting advance care planning, can help.
Practical advice and discussions lead by Dr Sally Boa, Strathcarron Hospice.
www.talkingmats.com/training/adv...
Advanced Course; Thinking Ahead, supporting advance care planning, can help.
Practical advice and discussions lead by Dr Sally Boa, Strathcarron Hospice.
www.talkingmats.com/training/adv...
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It's just 🚨3 DAYS 🚨 until MethodsLab: Listening to the non-speaking experience
With workshops from @talkingmats.bsky.social & Digital Stories & talks from @heasutherland.com, Verity Ward, Jill Bradshaw & Freddie Jones.
🗓️ Friday 7 Nov ⏰ 11-4:30pm 📍 AMBS
Book now 🏃 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1683441712...
With workshops from @talkingmats.bsky.social & Digital Stories & talks from @heasutherland.com, Verity Ward, Jill Bradshaw & Freddie Jones.
🗓️ Friday 7 Nov ⏰ 11-4:30pm 📍 AMBS
Book now 🏃 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1683441712...
November 4, 2025 at 11:26 AM
It's just 🚨3 DAYS 🚨 until MethodsLab: Listening to the non-speaking experience
With workshops from @talkingmats.bsky.social & Digital Stories & talks from @heasutherland.com, Verity Ward, Jill Bradshaw & Freddie Jones.
🗓️ Friday 7 Nov ⏰ 11-4:30pm 📍 AMBS
Book now 🏃 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1683441712...
With workshops from @talkingmats.bsky.social & Digital Stories & talks from @heasutherland.com, Verity Ward, Jill Bradshaw & Freddie Jones.
🗓️ Friday 7 Nov ⏰ 11-4:30pm 📍 AMBS
Book now 🏃 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1683441712...
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📢 Speaker announcement - Dr Jill Bradshaw
Jill's session is titled "Talking Mats in research and practice"
Consultant Speech & Language Therapist; RCSLT National Clinical Adviser for Learning Disabilities; Jill founded the @talkingmats.bsky.social Research Network
Book your free space now 👇👇
Jill's session is titled "Talking Mats in research and practice"
Consultant Speech & Language Therapist; RCSLT National Clinical Adviser for Learning Disabilities; Jill founded the @talkingmats.bsky.social Research Network
Book your free space now 👇👇
MethodsLab: Listening to the non-speaking experience
🗓️ Friday 7 Nov ⏰ 11-4:30pm 📍 AMBS
Bringing together academics, practitioners, parents, autistic young adults ♾️ to create ethical methods for including non-speaking neurodiverse people in research
Sign up now 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1683441712...
🗓️ Friday 7 Nov ⏰ 11-4:30pm 📍 AMBS
Bringing together academics, practitioners, parents, autistic young adults ♾️ to create ethical methods for including non-speaking neurodiverse people in research
Sign up now 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1683441712...
MethodsLab: Listening to the non-speaking experience
A full-day event bringing together academics, parents, educational practitioners and non-speaking neurodiverse young people.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
📢 Speaker announcement - Dr Jill Bradshaw
Jill's session is titled "Talking Mats in research and practice"
Consultant Speech & Language Therapist; RCSLT National Clinical Adviser for Learning Disabilities; Jill founded the @talkingmats.bsky.social Research Network
Book your free space now 👇👇
Jill's session is titled "Talking Mats in research and practice"
Consultant Speech & Language Therapist; RCSLT National Clinical Adviser for Learning Disabilities; Jill founded the @talkingmats.bsky.social Research Network
Book your free space now 👇👇
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The Changing Places toilet at the St Enoch Shopping Centre is now back open.
#ChangingPlacesToilets #ChangingPlacesToilet #ChangingPlaces
#ChangingPlacesToilets #ChangingPlacesToilet #ChangingPlaces
October 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The Changing Places toilet at the St Enoch Shopping Centre is now back open.
#ChangingPlacesToilets #ChangingPlacesToilet #ChangingPlaces
#ChangingPlacesToilets #ChangingPlacesToilet #ChangingPlaces
Looking forward to presenting our new spirituality Talking Mats Resource on the 6th Nov @autismtheology.bsky.social conference . Book your space now #interfaith #autism
Frequently asked questions for our upcoming conference!
We hope this gives you all the answers you need, but please email [email protected] if you still have any questions.
A full conference schedule can be found here: www.abdn.ac.uk/dhpa/researc...
Register: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
We hope this gives you all the answers you need, but please email [email protected] if you still have any questions.
A full conference schedule can be found here: www.abdn.ac.uk/dhpa/researc...
Register: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
October 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Looking forward to presenting our new spirituality Talking Mats Resource on the 6th Nov @autismtheology.bsky.social conference . Book your space now #interfaith #autism
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Great article advocating for more visual and accessible communication - just like a talking mats . These examples of use in #mental health are inspiring www.talkingmats.com/top-mental-h...
October 21, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Great article advocating for more visual and accessible communication - just like a talking mats . These examples of use in #mental health are inspiring www.talkingmats.com/top-mental-h...
Great article advocating for more visual and accessible communication - just like a talking mats . These examples of use in #mental health are inspiring www.talkingmats.com/top-mental-h...
October 21, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Great article advocating for more visual and accessible communication - just like a talking mats . These examples of use in #mental health are inspiring www.talkingmats.com/top-mental-h...
Did you know Talking Mats has been trialled with a visually impaired Thinker?
Just one of the blogs highlighted for AAC Awareness Month.
Enjoy!
#AACAwarenessMonth
#CommunicationDifficulties
Just one of the blogs highlighted for AAC Awareness Month.
Enjoy!
#AACAwarenessMonth
#CommunicationDifficulties
October 21, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Did you know Talking Mats has been trialled with a visually impaired Thinker?
Just one of the blogs highlighted for AAC Awareness Month.
Enjoy!
#AACAwarenessMonth
#CommunicationDifficulties
Just one of the blogs highlighted for AAC Awareness Month.
Enjoy!
#AACAwarenessMonth
#CommunicationDifficulties
Celebrating DLD Awareness Day! #DLDday
We were proud to be involved in this project.
If you think Talking Mats could be useful in Research you are carrying out, please get in touch.
[email protected]
We were proud to be involved in this project.
If you think Talking Mats could be useful in Research you are carrying out, please get in touch.
[email protected]
October 17, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Celebrating DLD Awareness Day! #DLDday
We were proud to be involved in this project.
If you think Talking Mats could be useful in Research you are carrying out, please get in touch.
[email protected]
We were proud to be involved in this project.
If you think Talking Mats could be useful in Research you are carrying out, please get in touch.
[email protected]
Congratulations to our new Licenced Trainers!
These talented individuals are now licenced to train others within their teams in Talking Mats.
We look forward to hearing how you all get on.
For more information on becoming a Talking Mats Licenced Trainer please contact [email protected]
These talented individuals are now licenced to train others within their teams in Talking Mats.
We look forward to hearing how you all get on.
For more information on becoming a Talking Mats Licenced Trainer please contact [email protected]
October 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Congratulations to our new Licenced Trainers!
These talented individuals are now licenced to train others within their teams in Talking Mats.
We look forward to hearing how you all get on.
For more information on becoming a Talking Mats Licenced Trainer please contact [email protected]
These talented individuals are now licenced to train others within their teams in Talking Mats.
We look forward to hearing how you all get on.
For more information on becoming a Talking Mats Licenced Trainer please contact [email protected]
#WorldMentalHealthAwarenessDay2025
Find some inspiration in our top 10 Mental Health blogs.
www.talkingmats.com/top-mental-h...
Find some inspiration in our top 10 Mental Health blogs.
www.talkingmats.com/top-mental-h...
Top Mental Health Blogs - Improving Communication, Improving Lives
Talking Mats is a social enterprise whose vision is to improve the lives of people with communication difficulties. How Talking Mats can improve communication and lives.
www.talkingmats.com
October 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
#WorldMentalHealthAwarenessDay2025
Find some inspiration in our top 10 Mental Health blogs.
www.talkingmats.com/top-mental-h...
Find some inspiration in our top 10 Mental Health blogs.
www.talkingmats.com/top-mental-h...