Easy read and communication support for healthcare and medical professionals

NHS logo

 

 

Having a Tracheostomy

Developed with North Bristol NHS Trust

A resource designed for children, young people and their families to help them understand the process of having a tracheostomy.

Developed in association with Liz Clements, Speech and Language Therapist, Community Children's Health Partnership, North Bristol NHS Trust.

Tracheostomy Resources


Using symbols as well as words helps children and adults with all abilities to make sense of what is happening to them in an often unfamiliar and frightening environment.

This resource, designed by a speech and language therapist, can be given to families as an information leaflet or to use in preparatory discussions with a child who is due to have a tracheostomy. Accompanying flashcards/symbols can be used to support the child's understanding throughout the procedure to prepare them for what is happening or going to happen next. The child can also use the flashcards to support their expressive communication after undergoing a tracheostomy, when speaking may be difficult or impossible for them.

Tracheostomy Symbols

About a Tracheostomy symbol page      Speaking with a Tracheostomy

Tracheostomy flashcards 1      Tracheostomy flashcards 2

 

 


WIdgit Software
For more information on our symbol software
and educational products, visit widgit.com