This promises to be an engaging and informative day with Nicola Erasmus returning to Offaly to share her expertise and practical strategies that will support educators to enhance their professional development through Nurturing Social and Emotional Growth in Children and Supporting Positive Behaviour.
We are also delighted to have Zarah Doyle from AsIAm who will host a very comprehensive session on Autism and Play Environments.
Nurturing Social and Emotional Growth in Children through
· Positive Relationships and Interactions:
· Building secure attachments:
· Emotional Literacy:
· Empathy and Understanding:
· Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution:
· Play-Based Learning:
· Emotional Regulation:
· Consistent Routine and Boundaries:
· Emotional Expression through Art and Music:
Supporting positive behaviour through
· Positive Reinforcement:
· Clear and Consistent Expectations:
· Modelling Behaviour:
· Effective Communication:
· Use of Positive Language:
· Teaching Self-Regulation:
· Social Skills Development:
· Individualized Support:
Autism and Play Environments
· Explore the intersection of autism and play environments.
· Learn evidence-based strategies to create inclusive environments.
· Support play environments that foster engagement, communication and well-being of Autistic children.
· Gain practical insights, tools and techniques to enhance play experiences and promote positive outcomes for Autistic children.
