Intensive Interaction
Description
Intensive Interaction is a simple, straightforward and intuitive way of getting in touch with students who can seem “hard to reach”. This one-day workshop will explore ways to use Intensive Interaction to enhance the life experience and develop the skills of students who find communication a challenge. It will give practical ideas to promote communication and help develop positive, interactive behaviour. It will explore how to use Intensive Interaction to promote and develop alternatives to self-involved or challenging behaviour.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- understand the principles and techniques of Intensive Interaction
- explore how these principles can be used
- be enabled to build more fulfilling, interactive and equal relationships with the young people they support.
The course is suitable for teachers working with students of all ages who have profound learning disabilities and complex needs, including autism.
This course is provided by the Special Education Support Service and is facilitated by Janet Gurney, Chief Executive of “Us in a Bus”, a not-for-profit organisation based in the South East of England. Janet has over 20 years experience in supporting people through Intensive Interaction.
Procedures
This one day course is open to:
- Teachers working in units/classes for student(s) with ASD in a mainstream setting
- Teachers in special schools who are currently working with student(s) with ASD
- Full-time Resource/Learning Support teachers who are currently working with student(s) with ASD
Time: Registration: 8.30 AM; Finish: 4.00 PM each day.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
Available Dates and Venues
This is a one-day course with a choice of four venues:
| Date | Venue | Booking Deadline |
| February 6th 2012 | Dublin West Education Centre | 23/01/2012 |
| February 8th 2012 | Charleville Park Hotel, Co. Cork | 25/01/2012 |
| February 9th 2012 | Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary | 26/01/2012 |
| February 10th 2012 | Bloomfield House Hotel, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath | 27/01/2012 |
Participants will require permission from the Board of Management to attend. Substitution for participating teachers will only be allowed by the Teacher Education Section, DES, for teachers with primary responsibility for student(s) with ASD and if it is deemed absolutely essential by the Principal.
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Location
Bloomfield House Hotel, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Date
This event takes place on 10 February 2012