About this session
Do you have a child that is at the early stages of communication?
Are they are non-verbal and have not yet developed any spoken words?
Does your child appear uninterested in the world and prefers to be on their own?
This session explores the Autism Profile and behaviours that are commonly seen with children in the early stages of communication. A demonstration of musical communication is given supporting participants to understand how these ideas can be used in practice so that this intervention can be implemented in both school and home settings.
It demonstrates ways in which music (Music Communication) can help unlock the early communication skills of Autistic children, which is so crucial to their early progress and in helping them reaching their potential.
Useful for:
- Those working with or caring for Autistic children and wanting to improve the effectiveness of support
Suitable for:
- Learning Support Assistants
Also included:
- Summary sheet of Key Points
- Certificate of Attendance
Session Leader: Nicola Durrant
This session is led by Nicola Durrant, an Autism Specialist Teacher and Consultant as well as being a Mum to an amazing Autistic daughter. She worked as a SENCO for eight years and a specialist advisor for 13 years while also training as dyslexia assessor and gaining a Master’s degree in Autism. As an independent specialist teacher Nicola has a proven track record of first-class support and advice for parents and teachers and is a Director of SEND Station.
SEND Station
You will receive a warm welcome from us.
Our sessions are informal and informed, delivered with humility and humour and scope for interaction.
‘Sometimes learning is simply better online…SEND Station is a great destination to explore fresh, practical and great value training for those working with and supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.’