Supported by Waltham Forest

Developing Attention Skills in young children with ASD using a variety of strategies, Part 1

Date:

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 09:15 - 12:30

Venue:

Waltham Forest College (MALL / Mallinson Suite (Room 227)), 707 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4JB

Provider:

Educational Psychology Service

Course Code:

EPS-0218-T005

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.

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