Intensive Interaction: "Not being able to speak is not the same as not having anything to say"

Content

This one-day course explored Intensive Interaction and how to make connections with children and young people who are hard to reach. "Intensive interaction works on early interaction abilities - how to enjoy being with other people, to relate, interact, know, understand and practice communication routines" (Dave Hewett - co-founder of intensive interaction).

During this course participants will learn about the theories behind this approach and the strategies to help us enter another person's world. There will be opportunities to see lots of positive examples of how this approach is being used and how it is incorporated into everyday interactions.

The course will highlight how to use this approach within your education settings; to increase children and young people's motivation and engagement in learning, and promote their wellbeing. There will also be a focus on how to track and monitor each pupil's progress and levels of engagement.

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Target Audience

Teachers of children with complex ASN, teachers of visual impairment, teachers of the deaf, educational psychologists, social workers, and parents/carers.

Presenter

Ruth Kerr & Una O'Mahony, Speech & Language Therapists, NHS Forth Valley; Susi Wakely, Educational Psychologist, Falkirk Children's Services

Programme

10 am Welcome and introduction
Why use Intensive Interaction and who is it for?
Levels of engagement

11 am How do I do Intensive Interaction?

1.15 pm Pupil discussion

1.45 pm Understanding the senses and sensory behaviour
Responsive Communication Approach

2.45 pm Pause for thought

3.45 pm Course Evaluation and close

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