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  • Introduction

    Introduction

    Resources specifically focused on the Saliva Test, exploring how to take the test, the testing process at the Lab and the importance of testing.

    Here you will find resources in a range of formats to aid participation in the Saliva Test, including a Test Pack Hints and Tips, which helps guide participants through packing samples correctly ready for testing; symbol assisted Step by Step Instructions, to clearly show each step of the testing process; symbol assisted stories, Social Stories, Talking Mats, Flashcards and more.

    • Symbol Assisted Stories

      Symbol Assisted Stories

      Symbol assisted stories exploring the process of saliva testing. 

      • Saliva Testing - Step by Step Instructions File

        Click to view a symbol assisted step by step instructions for taking the saliva test (please note pop-ups must be enabled). Download resource from in-browser pdf viewer.

      • Coronavirus Saliva Testing File

        Click to view a symbol assisted story explaining the coronavirus saliva testing process (please note pop-ups must be enabled). Download resource from in-browser pdf viewer. 

    • Praise Stories

      Praise Stories

      • I Take My Saliva Test File

        Click to view  the symbol assisted praise story "I take my saliva test" (please note pop-ups must be enabled). Download resource from in-browser video viewer.

    • Social Stories

      Social Stories

      • Taking The Saliva Test File

        Click to view a social story following Emma as she takes her the saliva test (please note pop-ups must be enabled). Download resource from in-browser pdf viewer. 

      • Testing At The Lab File

        Click to view a social story exploring testing process of samples at the lab (please note pop-ups must be enabled). Download resource from in-browser pdf viewer.

    • Flashcards

      Flashcards

      • Saliva Testing File

        Click to view a flashcard set for aiding communication about saliva testing (please note pop-ups must be enabled). Download resource from in-browser pdf viewer.

    • Talking Mats

      Talking Mats

      • Saliva Testing - Talking Mat File

        Click to view a talking mat for aiding communication about saliva testing (please note pop-ups must be enabled). Download resource from in-browser pdf viewer.

    • Saliva Testing - Test Pack Hint and Tips

      Saliva Testing - Test Pack Hint and Tips

      • Saliva Testing -Test Pack Hints and Tips File

        Click to view the Hints and Tips Pack with images looking at the saliva test pack and how to label and pack samples ready for testing (please note pop-ups must be enabled). Download resource from in-browser pdf viewer.

    • The Testing Journey

      The Testing Journey

      • The Testing Journey File

        Click to view a map of the saliva testing process, showing the journey of your sample from you - to the lab - to getting results (please note pop-ups must be enabled). Download resource from in-browser pdf viewer.