About
The story behind Verbal Diversity.
What is Verbal Diversity?
Verbal Diversity redefines communication support as an art form, blending therapeutic methods with expressive arts and nature-based experiences.
Our mission is to create spaces where diverse communicators can engage in creative, dynamic exchanges, empowering individuals to express themselves authentically while celebrating communication in all its forms.
Previous Projects
Previous Projects
Story Club
In collaboration with Bounce Theatre, Home Start, and Daesy Dialogue we implemented our Verbal Diversity® approach in storytelling sessions, helping children and families notice, adapt, and celebrate diverse communication styles.
Verbal Diversity Nature Communication Workshop at Paradise Cooperative
We conducted workshops that blended nature and communication activities, enabling children to develop a more meaningful relationship with nature and express themselves through various natural elements and diverse modes of communication.
Verbal Diversity Approaches in State Schools
Using meta-cognition strategies, growth mindset, mnemonic singing and role play, children's oracy, critical thinking, and teamwork skills have been developed. Voices are amplified and differences are celebrated through interactive and engaging activities.
From Communicate with Me to Verbal Diversity
After working in operational and strategic leadership roles across the UK Verbal Diversity’s Founder Charlotte Wood established Communicate with Me, Speech & Language Therapy Services. The aim of Communicate with Me was to provide Speech & Language Therapy that shifted from the traditional medical model of speech and language therapy to a more inclusive and holistic approach.
Over the years, this vision has evolved into Verbal Diversity, a company that is committed to systemic change, artistic engagement, and community empowerment. Verbal Diversity® is a comprehensive framework that integrates art, nature, and innovative communication techniques to celebrate and support diverse communication styles.
Verbal Diversity: A New Era
While Communicate With Me laid the foundation, Verbal Diversity has grown into its own distinct entity, embodying a more inclusive mission. Our approach is rooted in the principles of noticing, adapting, and celebrating all forms of communication.