Enabling Early Interaction and Communication

Aim:

• Gain understanding of the development of early

communication, interaction and play and how best to support these areas

• Develop an understanding of strengths and differences in communication and interaction as experienced by autistic children at the earliest stages of communication (not yet spontaneous communicators)

Summary of Contents

• Exploration of the differences in the development of social interaction and communication in autistic children

• Introduction to (and demonstration of) a variety of interventions and strategies for developing early interaction skills, including Intensive Interaction and neuro-affirming approaches to play

• Introduction to and taster of a variety of early interaction approaches

• Examples of how to set up an early-skills social group, including demonstration of social games

• Opportunities to explore ways to adapt your current curriculum to include more communication and social interaction opportunities

• How to ensure a communication friendly environment