'Deaf Plus': a look at the learning implications of additional difficulties
Friday 24 February 2006
Content
On this day, research on the incidence of physical and learning disabilities among deaf children was explored, with particular reference to specific syndromes, illnesses and conditions which can affect learning.
The day also provided a consideration of practical strategies and resources available to assist Teachers of the Deaf in maximising the learning potential of pupils with Downs Syndrome and Autism.
Presenters:
Dr Jackie Grigor, Consultant Paediatrician (retired), Edinburgh Sick
Children’s Hospital
Marian Grimes, Research Associate, Moray House School of Education, University
of Edinburgh Cecilie McKinnon, Curriculum Development Officer, Down’s Syndrome
Scotland
De-arne Short and Karen Dale, Donaldson’s College for the Deaf, Edinburgh
Programme
10.15 am Introduction - Mary Dowell
10.20 am 'Additional Difficulties': questioning the concept, looking at what we know and exploring implications for professionals. -
- Jackie Grigor &
- Marian Grimes
- 1.15 pm Practical Strategies and Resources to Support the Pupil with Down's Syndrome - Cecilie McKinnon
- 2.15 pm A Visual Approach to Learning for Pupils with Communication Difficulties - De-arne Short & Karen Dale
- 3.15 pm Course Evaluation and close