A Systematic Approach to Teaching Socialization and Play for Young Learners

PD: Sp Ed IP | This program is completed

1 Clubhouse Rd. Fairlee, VT 05045 United States

TBD

Teachers, special educators, parents, community providers, paraeducators

4/5/2019 (one day)

8:30 AM-3:30 AM EDT on Fri

$190.00

Addressing social skills is an important part of any preschool curriculum, but many children with autism and other developmental challenges need targeted instruction to learn how to play both on their own and with others. Join this dynamic, hands-on WORKshop to learn how to reduce barriers for children who struggle with social play. We will review the theoretical foundations of early play and play-based social interactions, explore a variety of practical examples, learn to identify specific levels of social play, and create goal-driven intervention plans for your students.
This is a make-and-take WORKshop, so you will also be creating a set of thematic instructional materials that you can take with you to use Monday morning.

Knippenberg, Chris

Chris Knippenberg is a school-based occupational therapist whose focus is working with Vermont families and teams so that children can participate fully in their home and school life. She has over 40 years experience and has extensive training in sensory integration, autism interventions, and is a certified assistive technology provider. Chris provides direct services, consultation, and training activities on a range of topics in autism, sensory regulation, transition, and home-school collaboration.