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Convent of Mercy Girls National School Cork, Kanturk, Cork
Early Years: Autism, Play and the Curriculum
Research shows that young children learn best through play and that play skills are important for optimal child development. The young child with autism is a concrete learner and may benefit from engaging with practical interactive resources when learning. This training will explore the role of the adult in supporting and extending play skills across settings.
Expected Outcomes:
Parents and Carers will:
• Explore why developing play skills is fundamental for learning and social engagement for the young child with autism.
• Develop understanding of how sensory difficulties impact on the development of play skills for the young child with autism.
• Explore practical strategies that can help the young child with autism become a competent, confident and capable learner.
Course Overview or Content:
• Explore what practical skills the child with autism needs to develop for independence in the home and school setting.
• Understanding the significance of the adult in supporting the child with autism develop play skills.
• Practical strategies and resources that can engage and motivate the young child with autism will be explored.
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Convent of Mercy Girls National School Cork
Kanturk
Kanturk
Cork
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Majella Nugent
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Convent of Mercy Girls National School Cork , Kanturk , Cork