Some special learners need a lot of assistance in order to participate in any activity. They enjoy the immediate, the “here and now “and do not understand that activities have outcomes or end results. Planning for, and using individual sensory activities, can enable a person to be a more active participant in a way that is more meaningful to them. It also provides more opportunities for interactive communication with the world around.
Content will include:
- The role of the senses
- A dip into non intentional and intentional communication
- Strategies to enhance participation
- Methods of evaluating sensory preferences and skills
- How to make an activity ‘sensory-focused'
- Planning and implementing sensory-focused programmes/activities/multi sensory environment
Course tutor...Mandy Williams B.App.Sci. Occupational Therapy, Acc OT. (Australia)
Mandy has worked in the area disability for over 25 years. She is co-founder and co-editor of the Enhancing Communication and Participation through Sensory Stimulation (ECAPSS) Newsletter and was co-convenor of the National ECAPSS Conference September 2001. She lectures extensively about using a sensory-focused approach to enhance participation for people with complex needs. She has several publications to her credit including “Activities for Everyone - Art and Craft” (2003).
Audience... Educators and therapists working with learners who require a multi sensory approach and with particular interest to those working with young students and adults with multi sensory needs.
5th November 2008 - Crewe
11th November 2008 - London
24th November 2008 - Dublin
£160 to £170 + VAT for the day.
Lunch, refreshments and course CD are included in the cost.
Please call 01524 42 63 95 for booking details or email richardhirstwood@gmail.com or follow this link