Choosing Level 3 Modules

Module

What this will cover

Module 1 - 1 day course - 2 credits

Using Information Carrying Words for Assessing and Working with Language Delay

Dates available:

29 th September 2008
10 th February 2009

This session is suitable for practitioners who work with children aged 1 to 7 years. It will cover a package of assessment and strategies for use with children who present with delayed language based on information carrying words. By the end of the session practitioners will have:

• A good understanding of information carrying words
• An overview of normal language development
• Be able to use a simple language screening tool
• Be able to devise activities related to a child's language level
• Have information about when to refer a child on

Module 2 - 1 day course - 2 credits

Attachment: Separation and Transition

Dates not yet available. Your name will be added to the waiting list.

Part 1 sections -

• What is attachment?
• Key components of the attachment relationship
• Optimal care-giving responses
• Separation anxiety
• Types of insecure attachment
• Overcoming insecure attachment

Part 2 sections -

• Why think about transitions?
• Child development theory
• The transitional stage
• Best practice at key transition stages
• Case studies

Module 3 - 1 day course - 2 credits

Language Development in a Multi-cultural Society

Dates available:

26 th June 2008
2 other dates will be available

This covers -

• Language development
• Second language learning
• Considerations when children are learning English as a second language
• Practical strategies to engage with children and families for whom English is an additional language
• The effect of culture on attachment and communication

Module 4 - 1 day course - 2 credits

Supporting Bonding and Attachment in the Ante-Natal and Early Post-Natal Period

Dates available:

16 th June 2008
29 th September 2008
15 th December 2008

This module discusses -

• How bonding and attachment develops in the ante-natal and early post-natal periods
• The impact of intra and extra uterine environment on the development of attachment and bonding is debated as well as how foetal brain development occurs
• What shapes bonding (group work)
• Exploring the hormonal physiology of bonding and attachment
• Initiating touch and contact on the neo-natal intensive care unit

Module 5 - 1 day course - 2 credits

Using Cued Articulation to Support Speech and Literacy Development

Dates available:

13 th June 2008
15 th October 2008
23 rd January 2009

Morning session -

• This module will cover 'cued articulation' which is a recognised cueing and teaching tool designed to support speech development. It is especially useful in helping those who find it difficult to receive, recognise, pronounce, remember or sequence the sounds of spoken English

Afternoon session -

• This module leads on from the morning session and looks at a method of colour coded cues to back up cued articulation to help develop literacy skills. It is particularly suitable for Teachers, Learning Support staff, Speech & Language Therapy Assistants and those working with children with speech impairments aiming to develop literacy skills

Module 6 - 1 day course - 2 credits

Developing Communication Skills Through the Senses

Dates available:

24 th June 2008
2 other dates will be available

This session is suitable for practitioners who work with children aged 0 to 7 years. This is a full day course and will cover:

• Sensory integration theory
• Practical activities to develop communication skills using the senses
• Research activities to promote communication
• Devising activities related to a child's developmental level

Module 7 - 1 day course - 2 credits

One Step At A Time

Dates available:

7 th October 2008

'One Step At A Time' by Ann Locke is a structured programme for the systematic teaching of spoken language in nurseries and primary schools.

It identifies the essential spoken language skills crucial for every child's educational development.

The course will highlight the pre-requisites for developing language and will cover the first two years of the programme.

Module 8 - 1 day course - 2 credits

Developing Communication Skills Through Music

Dates available:

1 st July 2008

This course looks at the theory of musicality in children aged 0 - 7 years.

A major part of the day is devoted to the practical application of developing children's communication skills through the medium of music.

Module 9 - Communication Through Play 0 - 4 years - (to be confirmed)

Module 10 - 1 day course - 2 credits

Communication Through Play 4 to 7 years

Dates available:

2 nd October 2008
3 rd February 2009
19 th May 2009

This course looks at the theory of play in children aged 4 - 7 years.

A major part of the day is devoted to the practical application of developing children's communication skills through the medium of play.

Module 11 - 1 day course - 2 credits

Child Development and Attachment

from pregnancy through to school

Dates available:

9 th July 2008

The aim of this module is to link attachment issues with stages of child development in order to fully appreciate and support the challenges faced by children and families.

Participants will be able to describe:

• An overview of child development
• The significance of attachment relationships at key moments in a child's development and in the management of common behavioural problems (bedtimes routines; tantrums)
• How attachment relationships develop through childhood
• How attachment relationships impact on:
• Self esteem & empathy
• Future relationships
• Challenges to the development of attachment/relationship building e.g. parental mental health, issues relating to developmental delay or difficulties (eg autistic spectrum disorders), behavioural/conduct problems
• Environmental & family influences on child development and attachment, and agencies available for support

Module 12 - 1 day course - 2 credits

Creating an inclusive environment for children with social communication difficulties (ASD) in the early years

Dates available:

3 rd July 2008
4 th February 2009
8 th July 2009

Please note: This module requires you to bring photographs of children at key times of the day to make a visual timetable.

This session is suitable for practitioners who work with children aged 0 to 7 years. This is a full day course and includes opportunities to develop practical activities to support the learning environment. This covers

• An understanding of social communication difficulties with a particular focus on children with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder
• How to create an appropriate learning / language environment
• Behaviour strategies
• Visual strategies to support social and communication skills
• Structured play interventions
• Developing a multi sensory approach
• Target setting and IEP writing