Whole Person Communication

Course code: EE

Trainer: COLIN TROY

Suitable for teachers and support staff working with PMLD / ASD children with profound communication difficulties.  Care Staff, parents and carers living and working with children and adults with severe communication difficulties.

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The course will draw upon Intensive Interaction, Sherbourne movement techniques, play and drama techniques to explore whole person techniques of communicating and connecting with children and adults with profound communication needs.

The course will cover:

• Exploring the communication needs of people with profound needs
• Identifying the difference between functional and emotional communication
• How to use and develop communication techniques based on Intensive Interaction and Sherbourne movement
• Using drama and play techniques to develop communication and social skills.

Planning Recording and observing techniques

n.b. please note this course will not cover whole body signing

OUTCOMES:

• Delegates will gain an understanding of the communication needs and experiences of people with profound needs
• Gain skills for developing Intensive Interaction practice, Sherbourne movement and play and drama techniques for people with profound needs
• Plan sessions for specific individuals
• Develop observation and recording skills

Cost of course: includes lunch, refreshments and supporting notes

£185 (+ Vat) for the 1st place, £165 (+ Vat) for 2nd and subsequent places on the same course.

LONDON, (Euston Station), The Ibis Hotel	5th Oct 2010
SOUTHAMPTON, The Ibis Hotel	4th Mar 2011
LONDON, (Euston Station), The Ibis Hotel	12th May 2011
LONDON, (Euston Station), The Ibis Hotel	22nd Nov 2011

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