Understanding the needs of children and young people with deafblindness
(multi-sensory impairment)
Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 January 2018, 09:30 - 15:30
The Midland Hotel, Forster Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 4HU
This two-day NatSIP interactive training course is for teaching assistants and other education
professionals working with deafblind/multi-sensory impaired children and young people in
mainstream settings.
Presenters:
Kate Challis works as a specialist teacher for children and young people with multi-sensory impairment as part of the Bradford Children’s Services, Access and Inclusion
Bev Mars (NatSIP Associate) has worked in both local authorities and the voluntary sector with deafblind/multi-sensory impaired children and currently works as a SENCO in a mainstream primary school
Course content:
An understanding of the basic causes and impact of deafblindness/multi-sensory impairment
Exploring how combined vision and hearing loss impacts on learning
Recognising the impact of sensory integration difficulties on learners
Strategies for developing communication skills
Developing social and emotional interaction
How to mange a classroom for a deafblind/MSI learner
Provision and roles and responsibilities
Cost:
The cost for the two day course including lunch and refreshments is:
£100/delegate, reduced to £50/delegate for NatSIP-affiliated organisations.
Course places are strictly limited to 20, so early booking is advised.
More information:
For more information, see the NatSIP website at https://www.natsip.org.uk or contact Bev Mars (bev.mars@natsip.org.uk)