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My approach with children and adults is always person centred. There is no ‘one size fits all’ and my approach reflects that. I believe activities and therapy need to be fun, engaging, purposeful and functional.
This is tailor made for an inset training day, half day or couple of hours and includes training for all school staff.
Here we discuss the philosophy of inclusion within the school education systems, Looking at the fundamental differences between integration and inclusion. In the participatory section of the training we use current teacher experiences to enhance their teaching practices in developing positive learning experiences that are practical within a diverse school community.
After observations and interviews of school teaching staff I collaborate in either creating or differentiating the curriculum for students through the exiting National Curriculum Framework from reception to year 12 within the Special educational and mainstream settings. This can include designing worksheets, making resources packs or using special interests to inform the learning.
I deliver tailored made training workshops to develop knowledge, understanding and acceptance of and in disability. I can include themes reacted to anxiety disorders, understanding ADHD, understanding behaviour in schools, Autism, inclusive teaching strategies and supporting sensory differences.
The training workshops are interactive and personalised to the cohort. A short anonymous survey is filled out before the workshop to make sure the unique needs of the school are met in the training. Practical strategies using examples are brain stormed and put into place. The after care includes a visit to check the strategies are working, are in line with inclusive principles and any changes are discussed and implemented.
Gain knowledge and practical strategies that will support the varied needs within the classroom and greater school environment. The strategies prioritised in this training will aid in independence and reducing behavioural issues using transactional supports, social communication and emotional regulation.
In this course I teach participants in how to understand and observe behaviour and most importantly the function of behaviour. We look at how to asses behaviour, look at practical solutions and strategies to aid and prevent challenging behaviours, as well as, anxiety and stress. This course works well in conjunction with the ‘Understanding Sensory Needs’ course.
A beautifully tailored designed course where discussions and training are integral to working with the public or families of children and young adults with Special Educational Needs. I’ve worked with local coffee shops, train stations, community centres and hairdressers who recognise the importance of being inclusive. I have helped them learn how to communicate effectively with spoken language, sign language and social stories. We have looked at how to help distressed children and parents in the community.
One of my favourite services! These are group specific and personalised to each group. We take time to discuss and reflect on personal experiences and develop specific support strategies for the group. The groups range from small to large family groups to Young adults autistic groups. I have a Grandparents group and church groups where people come together to learn how to support their family and friends.
Tailor made sessions which include but are not limited to:
Another favourite of mine!
These groups can range from siblings groups to school groups in homes and any setting. The activities planned are fun, age and developmentally appropriate and most importantly naturally flowing. The sessions are scaffolded encourage social interaction, verbal and non verbal communication and endeavour to create and sustain relationships through building self esteem. The actives are chosen to include fine motor, gross motor skills, sensory feedback and calming strategies so that when the children are back in the classroom/ finished their session they are emotionally regulated and ready to focus. The groups are tailor made to suit the cohort and the school clubs based on attraction, they have been called “famous” in some schools! We have had ‘boys’ club’, ‘defenders of humanity club’, ‘inclusion club’, ‘girls who climb club’, ‘art and create club’ and ‘teens who don’t talk club’.
My 1:1’s are bespoke to each child. I work closely with families and teaching/therapeutic teams to guide my sessions.
These include figuring out problems at school, learning how to manage oneself in the classroom, looking at the child’s strengths and how to incorporate them into school, self- esteem work, problem solving and anxiety.
Sometimes we do some work in the classroom and then go out for a bit to have some time to chat, regulate or go over academic targets.
I observe the child in the classroom setting and discuss best strategies for that child to accommodate learning and teaching self management strategies with the teaching team.
Home 1:1’s allow for more specific targeted sessions and can include language targets, emotional regulation games to teach self regulation, developing play skills, academic support.
Training is suitable for:
Special Educational Needs Coordinators
School and education leaders
Teachers and teaching assistants
Educational professionals : Occupational therapists, Speech Therapists, Play therapists etc
Healthcare workers
Social workers
Private and State sector workers
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