Additional areas of need to consider
Non-speaking / Apraxia Some young people are non-speaking due to apraxia of speech, developmental conditions, or other neurodevelopmental differences. Being non-speaking does not mean they do not understand language or lack views — in fact, many have rich inner lives and communicate in ways that may be overlooked if adults rely solely on speech. Lived […]
Good Practice Checklist: Capturing Young People’s Views
The Right Person & Relationship Approach & Mindset Communication Style Environment & Accessibility Barriers & Hidden Pressures Non-Verbal or Limited Communication Values & Feedback
Using the WARMTH principles as a framework to capture young people’s views
Wellbeing First The understanding that young people are at their best when we prioritise their wellbeing. Before we ask a young person to share their views, we need to ask ourselves: are they emotionally and psychologically safe enough to do so? For young people in burnout or survival mode, reflective conversations can feel overwhelming, intrusive, […]
Why capturing young people’s views matters
Capturing the views of young people is not just good practice — it’s essential if we want support to be meaningful, effective and respectful. For a number of reasons, it can be the case that systems are built around adult assumptions or observations alone: what professionals or services believe is best. But young people are […]