Although the IPA-equivalent phonetic symbol for each Phonemie can be displayed using the tech, the actual IPA symbols are not usually shown in resources for children. In this example, secondary school pupils at a specialist school for autistic learners in Australia were trialling some of the technology, and the IPA symbols were visible only for their SALTs (speech and language therapists). Emma supports SpLD specialist teachers and SALTS across Australia.
Written English is hard to learn. And to teach! That’s why we give children Mapped Words® – making the Code visible.
Designed by specialist SEN teachers and assessors who are themselves neurodivergent.
This Innovate UK funded tech was developed by Emma Hartnell-Baker, Director of The Reading Hut Ltd
Miss Emma has launched MySLCN.com as a project for social good, in collaboration with Libby Charlton, who brings a wealth of experience in the specialist field of SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties).
Alf is an autistic child in the Bournemouth area already accessing support through his EHCP.
