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An independent co-educational day school for students with high functioning autism, Asperger's Syndrome, language, communication and social pragmatic difficulties and those associated with specific learning difficulties.
Training
Team Teach Positive Handling and Intervention Training
Thursday 5th and Friday 6th January 2012
There are limited spaces still available. For more information and a booking form please contact the school directly.
The Holmewood School specialises in meeting the needs of students between the age of
7-18 years with Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, ADHD, language and communication difficulties and SpLD.
We would like to invite you to one of our in house training sessions, which are free of charge.
Developing communication skills: Introduction to Lego Therapy
9th June 2011, 10.00am – 12.00pm
This training will explore the use of LEGO as a therapeutic medium for improving social competence.
You will learn the theory behind the therapy and take part in practical experiences that will help you to develop the skills to implement in your classroom.
By Viv Brown, Speech and Language therapist.
Supporting children with autism
15th June 2011, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
This training will provide you with a brief overview of the specific difficulties that children on the spectrum may experience.
You will explore some practical ideas to support children in the classroom and support access to the curriculum and the school community.
By Irena Lempaszek, specialist ASD teacher
An introduction to sensory processing difficulties and Sensory Integration
14th June 2011, 12.00pm – 2.00pm
This training will introduce you to sensory processing difficulties and how some of these difficulties can be observed and supported.
You will gain some practical use and experience of working in our sensory integration room.
Api Ascaso, Occupational Therapist and Sensory Integration therapist
Working in partnership with Hopscotch Children’s Therapy centre and THSL.
Supporting children with dyslexia
16th June 2011, 10.00am – 12.00pm
This training will provide you with an overview of the difficulties that children with dyslexia may experience.
There will be some practical interventions and ideas that can be used to help support children in the classroom.