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    Adapted More Than Words (EY689)

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    Course overview

    Eligibility: This course is open to practitioners in South Gloucestershire Early Years settings and reception classes.

    This practical, evidence-based programme is designed to support practitioners working with autistic children and children with social communication differences. Based on the Hanen approach, the course focuses on understanding how children communicate, interact and learn, and provides strategies to help develop meaningful communication, social interaction and engagement.

    Participants learn how to identify a child’s stage of communication, follow the child’s lead, create opportunities for interaction, and use everyday routines and play as learning opportunities. The course also explores ways to support joint attention, turn-taking, understanding and expressive communication.

    Through discussion, reflection and practical examples, practitioners develop confidence in adapting their communication style and environment to better meet individual children's needs. The training promotes partnership working with families and encourages consistent approaches across settings and home.

    Session 1       Orientation Session (online)

    Session 2       Follow your Child’s Lead (Parkwall Primary school)

    Session 3       Keep the Interaction Going (Parkwall Primary school)

    Session 4       Video reflection - 1 hour per participant in setting

    Session 5       People Play (Parkwall Primary school)

    Session 6       Help Your Child Learn Routines (Parkwall Primary school)

    Session 7       Video reflection - 1 hour per participant in setting

    Session 8       Let’s Play with Toys (Parkwall Primary school)

    Please note, Video Reflection sessions will not show on the View and choose course dates page or on any correspondance and are arranged directly with the tutor.

     

    Learning outcomes

    As a result of this course you will have knowledge and skills in the following areas:

    • Increased confidence in using strategies to support children's social communication during fun, everyday interactions such as getting a playful interaction started and keeping it going. 
    • Increased understanding about communication stages and how to select appropriate communication goals for autistic children. 

     

    Charges

    There is a charge of £0 per delegate for this course. 

    South Gloucestershire settings only.

    If this course has a cost for your setting and a booking is made before 1st September 2026, we will contact you in early September to request payment.  From 1st September 2026 you will be asked to pay via GovPay upon sign up, using a credit or debit card.

    Please ensure that you book onto the course date to complete your booking by clicking on ‘View and choose course dates’.  If you can no longer attend please cancel your place giving at least 7 days’ notice in order to be able to claim a refund.

    Please refer to our terms and conditions for more information.

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    Course activities to complete

    • If you are eligible for this course, please go to the top of this page and click sign up, you’ll then be able to book a place and access the activities below.


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