Verbo Voices – April edition
News & Views . 2 June 2025
Welcome to April’s Verbo Voices! We hope you had a fantastic break and are ready for an exciting new term. Here’s a quick look at the latest updates, news and highlights—everything you need to stay up to date.
World Autism Acceptance Month April 2025: tips from Verbo
It’s the final week of World Autism Acceptance Month! This week’s theme is self-advocacy, so we’re sharing strategies that can support autistic learners with the ability to communicate and stand up for their differences, interests and rights.
| Build a communication profile | Create a sensory map | Use visual frameworks to hear pupil voice |
| Capture what makes each learner them on one page — their strengths, areas of difference and what helps them thrive. It’s a great way to make sure everyone understands how to best support them. Watch how to do this here. | Identify what helps pupils feel calm, focused and safe — and what might lead to discomfort or distress. A sensory map can offer powerful insights to shape supportive environments and routines. Here’s an example from the Autism Education Trust’s Self-Advocacy Toolkit. | Visuals can help learners share how they feel, what they need, what matters to them and help them feel valued — whether for annual reviews, target setting, communication passports or safeguarding. Check out our video. |
Want more expert strategies?
Save our ‘Supportive Environments for Autistic Learners – Part 1’ training video to your favourites and come back to it anytime you need it!
Short on time? Join a 15-min Q&A!
We know you’re busy! That’s why our live Q&A workshop sessions are now just 15 minutes long—quick, focused and packed with helpful tips.
Join our friendly team of speech and language therapists to chat about Verbo or ways to boost your pupils’ communication skills:
Tuesdays, 12pm – 12:15pm – Early Years Q&A
Wednesdays, 12:45pm – 1pm – General Q&A
Thursdays, 12pm – 12.15pm – Secondary & Post-16 Q&A
Fridays, 12:30pm – 12:45pm – Primary Schools Q&A
Team member spotlight: Celebrating Caroline!
We’re thrilled to share that our fabulous Verbo co-founder, Caroline, has been named one of the 2025 Fellows of the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA)! 🎉
The NIA recognises outstanding individuals driving innovation to improve health and care—and we couldn’t be prouder.
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