An Introduction to DIR® Floortime
Description
DIR® Floortime is a developmentally-based framework that helps educators, clinicians, and parents develop an intervention tailored to the unique challenges and strengths of the child with autistic spectrum disorder.
The objectives of the model are to build healthy foundations for social, emotional and intellectual capacities.
This course is provided by the Special Education Support Service in conjunction with Mari Caulfield, Speech & Language Therapist, DIR/ Floortime™, International Faculty ICDL
Application 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: 9.00 AM; Finish: 4.00 PM each day.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
Course Dates
This is a one-day course with a choice of four venues:
Date | Venue | Booking Deadline |
| November 21st 2011 | Navan Education Centre | 7/11/2011 |
| January 16th 2012 | Galway Education Centre | 02/01/2012 |
| March 23rd 2012 | Cork Education Support Centre | 09/03/2012 |
| March 26th 2012 | Tralee Education Centre | 12/03/2012 |
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
Galway Education Centre
Date
This event takes place on 16 January 2012