PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities) children are often ‘non-verbal’ which means they cannot make coherent ‘normative’ speech sounds. They can, however, make a wide range of other, extended, sounds that are beautiful, unique and full of wonder. I work with these children to enhance their vocal expressivity and help them make more varied sounds. I use vocal improvisation and my own vocal technique to mimic the children, and teach the staff to do the same.