Developing Attention Skills in young children with ASD using a variety of strategies
Date:
Thu, 08 Feb 2018 09:15 - 12:15
Venue:
Waltham Forest College (MALL / Mallinson Suite (Room 227)), 707 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4JB
Provider:
Educational Psychology Service
Course Code:
EPS-0218-T001
Outline:
• To understand the importance of joint attention as a precursor to learning
• How to develop attention for children with reduced social engagement
• Strategies to engage the young child to maintain interests in the adult
Description:
This half day course introduces and uses techniques from a variety of sources to give practical strategies and ideas to promote early attention skills.
Outcome:
EY practitioners will be more confident and able to address the needs of children who have a social communication difficulty by using clear, simple and effective means.
Audience:
Early Years Practitioners, Child Minders and EY SENCO’s.
