Tag Archives: storytelling

Sharing good practice and giving voice to people with speech, language, communication and swallowing needs

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Avril Nicoll

Being honest, I wasn't too sure when I read the programme for the RCSLT Scotland day on 26th August that I would particularly enjoy it, other than as an all too rare opportunity to catch up with colleagues in person. How wrong could I … Continue reading →

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Training people with learning disabilities to tell stories

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Avril Nicoll

“Stories give meaning to our lives – we are storytelling creatures who are constantly reviewing and interpreting our experiences and making link with what has happened to others” (Storytracks, 2009) Lesley Johnson used this quote to open an article about … Continue reading →

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Creating creativity – Bible Stories in Cockney Rhyming Slang

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Avril Nicoll

Readers of Keith Park's article 'Extra! Extra! Read all about it!' in the Winter 09 issue will enjoy this video about his work: Keith tells me that further performances are planned at Canterbury Cathedral (January 20th and April 28th 2010), Westminster Abbey (February … Continue reading →

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