This practical workshop is interactive with opportunities to engage with materials focussing on:
- using an interactive play approach to develop communication and social skills with pupils who have autism, PMLD or SLD
- the therapeutic benefits of play in helping to establish meaningful relationships and emotional well-being
- hands-on activities that show how to create a connection with a child
- how interactive play can bring about significant changes in learning and behaviour
Interactive Play recognises how positive engagement between a child and a play partner is the basis for the development of social understanding, communication and emotional well-being. Interactive Play provides opportunities for pupils with autism, PMLD or SLD to learn using a kinaesthetic approach which remains key to how they develop knowledge and understanding of their environment. The workshop focuses on how schools and child care settings can establish interactive play sessions to create positive relationships, create opportunities for learning and social interaction with peers.
Course tutor... Diana Seach is the author of two books on educating children with autism and regularly writes and presents her work at conferences. She has developed a range of training programmes for parents and professionals, and has an established international consultancy.
Seach is a part-time Senior Lecturer in Early Years and Special Educational Needs at the University of Chichester.
Audience... Educators and therapists working with the under-fives and also in special school settings. This will also be of particular interest to those working with children on the autistic spectrum.
She taught in special education for twenty years.
3rd October 2008 - London
5th December 2009 - Manchester
23rd January 2009 - Newcastle
£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