ASD and Musical Intervention
Information
Start Date -
16/04/2010
Start Time -
09:00
Finish Date -
16/04/2010
Finish Time -
16:00
Venue -
Middletown
Tutor -
Karen Diamond (Music Therapy Trust) & Lynn Laverty
Audience -
Education professionals working with children and young people with ASD.
Description
This training session will provide a theoretical and experiential introduction to Music Therapy and its role with individuals with ASD. The Arioso Project, which is provided to 18 special schools, will be described. Participants will have an opportunity to explore how music can be utilised as a valuable form of communication. The training will also demonstrate how to establish a music group in school and the use of musical group work activities to encourage creativity and interaction. Participants will explore a range of activities using melody and rhythm instruments.
Learning Outcomes
• A greater understanding of music therapy and how it facilitates communication, social interaction and imagination for pupils with ASD
• A greater understanding of how music therapy ‘fits’ as part of the multidisciplinary team in schools
• How music in group work can develop creative and interactive skills
• How music can be part of a multi-sensory approach
Other Information
For teachers in the Republic of Ireland
Under its Support Scheme Special Education Support Service(SESS) will consider the provision of financial support in the form of travel and subsistence costs to teachers from the Republic of Ireland wishing to attend this course. Teachers apply directly to the SESS using the application form entitled ‘Individual Professional Development’ available on the SESS website (http://www.sess.ie/supports). Substitution may also be available if deemed essential by the Principal
Application Deadline -
02/04/2010 00:00