Available courses

LiteBites: Neurodiversity in Practice - CPD

Deaf and deafblind clients are as likely to be neurodivergent as the wider population, yet neurodiversity is often under-recognised or misunderstood in interpreting and communication support contexts.

  • Better access to communication and participation.

  • Reduced frustration and miscommunication.

  • Healthier working relationships and wellbeing for both clients and professionals.

  • Alignment with inclusive practice standards.

Overview

Following the success of our previous LiteBites CPD programmes, we are delivering a new six-part CPD series focused on neurodiversity designed specifically for Lipspeakers, BSL Interpreters, Notetakers, Speech-to-Text Reporters (STTRs), and other communication support professionals.

The aim is to strengthen understanding of neurodiversity within the context of deaf communication support, helping practitioners build more inclusive, flexible, and person-centred approaches across the wide range of environments they work in.

Purpose and Learning Goals

By the end of the series, participants will:

  • Develop a confident understanding of what neurodiversity means and how it presents in real-world communication contexts.

  • Recognise the intersection between deafness and neurodivergence, and the unique access challenges this can create.

  • Learn practical strategies for adapting communication support to suit diverse sensory, cognitive, and processing needs.

  • Reflect on personal practice and develop inclusive habits that enhance accessibility and wellbeing for both clients and professionals

2026 - Level 3 Certificate in Professional Communication Support - Lipspeaking

LSUK Lipspeaker Training

Qualification Aim and Objective

Achieving this qualification means that learners will be acquire the essential knowledge, understanding and skills for a career in Professional Communication. Support for those who are deaf and whose first language is English.

This qualification is designed to provide learners with the flexibility to specialise in 1 or more of the 6 areas of practice covered by this qualification.

The assessment criteria is taken from the UK National Occupational Standards (NOS) for that particular area of practice, where it is available. We do not anticipate there being a NOS developed for the remaining areas.

These standards are equivalent to those for at AS and A2 level. The qualification is at Level 3 on the Qualification & Credit Framework (RQF).

This qualification is suitable for people who are either currently working within the field of supporting communication for deaf and deafblind people or those who wish to embark on a career in this sector.

At the end of the qualification learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate good practice in their area of professional activity

• Demonstrate their ability to carry out professional communication assignments to a professional standard

• Be fully aware of the role of someone working in the field of professional communication support

• Evaluate and reflect on performance

• Promote personal and professional development

2025 - Level 3 Certificate in Professional Communications Support - Lipspeaking

LSUK Lipspeaker Training

Qualification Aim and Objective

Achieving this qualification means that learners will be acquire the essential knowledge, understanding and skills for a career in Professional Communication. Support for those who are deaf and whose first language is English.

This qualification is designed to provide learners with the flexibility to specialise in 1 or more of the 6 areas of practice covered by this qualification.

The assessment criteria is taken from the UK National Occupational Standards (NOS) for that particular area of practice, where it is available. We do not anticipate there being a NOS developed for the remaining areas.

These standards are equivalent to those for at AS and A2 level. The qualification is at Level 3 on the Qualification & Credit Framework (RQF).

This qualification is suitable for people who are either currently working within the field of supporting communication for deaf and deafblind people or those who wish to embark on a career in this sector.

At the end of the qualification learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate good practice in their area of professional activity

• Demonstrate their ability to carry out professional communication assignments to a professional standard

• Be fully aware of the role of someone working in the field of professional communication support

• Evaluate and reflect on performance

• Promote personal and professional development