Online Curiosity Training for professionals and parents – Summit
Online Curiosity Training for Professionals and Parents
If you think that some of the children you work with may not be ready for Attention Autism, then the Curiosity programme is for you. The Curiosity programme comes before Attention Autism and it helps us to get connected and provide the best environment for communication and interaction to flourish.
This Zoom training is an introduction to the Curiosity programme and will cover all 4 elements of the Curiosity programme.
In this series of 5 workshops we will introduce you to the 4 elements of the Curiosity programme, discuss the ideas behind it and use real life examples to show how and why it works.
You will learn how to get started, make connections and nurture social communication 1:1
“The whole programme was motivating, practical and a joy to do. We all became more confident, less stressed and rejoiced at every little step of progress.” Julia
IN THIS COURSE WE WILL COVER THE FOLLOWING
– Understanding the ideas that inspire the programme
– Getting the child connected and sharing interaction
– Building reciprocal exchanges
– Establishing activities in a playful and enjoyable dynamic
– Creating shared attention
– Developing early communication skills
– Building confidence working with children who flourish in the very early stages of social interaction and communication
HOW IT WORKS
The training is spread over 5 live, 75 minute sessions so you can get the programme into action between the workshops. We will cover all 4 stages of the Curiosity programme, illustrated with supporting videos and activity demonstrations.
THE COURSE STRUCTURE
The course will consist of 5 sessions spread over several weeks.
Session 1
– An introduction to the ideas that inspire the programme
– Understanding the impact of autism in everyday life on early shared attention and social communication skills
– Understanding what happens when reciprocal interaction does not flow as expected
– Creating an environment that provides the best possible context for engagement
– Getting practical and tuned in to the child
Session 2
– Getting going 1:1
– Building confidence in personalising the strategies for you and the child
– Understanding each unique childs way of telling us things
– Practical aspects of getting the timing right and building rhythm in an interaction
– Nurturing, inviting and responding to the child in successful exchanges
Session 3
– Adding intonation and rhythm
– Creating signature songs to engage around everyday activities
– Valuing sounds and noises to build interest in everyday activities
– Making it unique to each child
– Keeping going and enjoying the process
Session 4
– Creating curiosity
– Suggestions for materials and activities
– Engaging and exploring together
– Building experience in shared activities
– Creating possibilities and imagination
Session 5
– Early interactive games
– Building rich social communication opportunities into activities
– Valuing the process and keeping it interesting for everyone involved
– Understanding how to create breadth and depth of learning opportunities
– Having fun and keeping going!
HOW MUCH IT COSTS
The course is available at £210.00+VAT and is limited to 36 places.
Please note there is a £15 administrative charge to pay by invoice
SOME IMPORTANT DETAILS
All sessions are in English but all nationalities are welcome!
Session 1 – Thursday 12th November – 9:30am – 10:45am
Session 2 – Thursday 19th November – 9:30am – 10:45am
Session 3 – Thursday 26th November – 9:30am – 10:45am
Session 4 – Thursday 3rd December – 9:30am – 10:45am
Session 5 – Thursday 10th December – 9:30am – 10:45am
The workshops are live via zoom and it is very important that you are able attend all the sessions before you make your booking. Please check your diary before booking!
SEE YOU ONLINE!
So book your place now, jump on Zoom and work with us live in workshops as we create connections and nurture curiosity about the amazing world we live in.
We understand that plans change! If you need to cancel, please let us know at least thirty days before the training starts to receive a refund (minus a £10 administration fee).
Please note that cancellations made within seven days of the start date are non-refundable.
