Online talk: Communicating with Non-speaking Children

Ever wondered 'How do I communicate with non-speaking children?'
Join us to find out how!

Online talk:
Monday 9th February 2026
7.00 - 8.00 pm (UK time) on Zoom

Speaker: Evangeline Thanaseelan, a speech and language therapist
Host: Roofbreaker Children and Youth Ministry Network
Cost: FREE of charge
Register: Follow this link for Meeting Registration - Zoom
You will then receive an email with the zoom link for the talk.

Share in Evangeline's knowledge and expertise with non-speaking children; hear about practical resources to use; with prayer/worship and an opportunity for questions in a Q&A.

Evangeline is a Roofbreaker disability champion who works as a speech and language therapist in Birmingham. She has a passion for helping to communicate with children and young people with additional needs, and finding ways to truly hear and embrace every child and young person’s voice.

Here are topics the talk will cover:

- Presuming Competence - Every child deserves to hear and learn about Jesus in a way that is accessible to them. When we presume competence we believe everyone can learn, think and grow with the right supports.

- What is total communication? We all have a voice and it doesn't have to look like yours or mine, how we respect and use all forms of communication.

- How using Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) can help children access church and the scriptures more e.g. use of symbols, pictures, signs, writing, voice output communication devices.

- Some practical ideas on using AAC in worship, prayer, lessons.

Join us for this FREE talk by registering to receive the Zoom link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/4dvUlM6fR-Ws596zhRlTfg#/registration

Further information: please email Carol@throughtheroof.org

Flyer for Online talk on 'How do I communicate with non-speaking children?' MOn 9th Feb 2026, 7-8pm (UK) on Zoom. By Evangeline a speech and Language therapist. Follow this link to register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/4dvUlM6fR-Ws596zhRlTfg#/registration For more info, email carol@throughtheroof.org With photo of a smiling young woman with long dark hair.

Know and Grow Makaton Taster Sessions

We are thrilled to have Janneke Klos from the Christian learning disability charity Count Everyone In joining us in our next series of regional events, organised by our Roofbreaker networks.

Janneke says...
Makaton is a communication programme designed for adults and children with communication needs. In these practical sessions, we will explore how Makaton signing can be used to make the Gospel more accessible. We will learn some basic Makaton principles and some of the Christian signs.

Register now via the links below for the Zoom link for the online event for your region/nation (or choose an alternative one if you can't manage the date).
All sessions will be from 7-8pm and free of charge

12th January East/Southeast England – (Session has passed: thanks to all who joined us!)
2nd February West/Southwest England – Register here for 2nd Feb
16th February Scotland & N. Ireland – Register here for 16th Feb
23rd February Northern England – Register here for 23rd Feb
2nd March Wales – Register here for 2nd March

Close up of a smiling woman doing the Makaton sign for 'good' (a double 'thumbs up')