'Establishing
Interactive Play'
Diana Seach, Education and Family Consultant, Lecturer
& author
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.
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.
Dates
& Venues
3rd October 2008 - London
5th December 2009 - Manchester
23rd January 2009 - Newcastle
Book online
here!