Online talk: Communicating with Non-speaking Children

Ever wondered 'How do I communicate with non-speaking children?'
Watch the video to find out how! - coming soon ...

Online talk: Held
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
Watch the talk: Video coming soon! Link to be added here when subtitled.

Share in Evangeline's knowledge and expertise with non-speaking children; hear about practical resources to use.

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 covers:

- 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.

Further information: To find out more about the Children and Youth Ministry Roofbreaker Network, 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.