Sessions 1 and 2, with Dr Dina Bedair (Clinical Psychologist) 9th & 10th December 2024
Course Outline and Introduction to SEBN
-Course structure and expectations
-Case study requirements
-Clinical background and presentations
-Supporting transitions for a child with SEBN
-Building rapport and relationship with a child with SEBN
-Working with the child’s team, building relationships around the team and extending the team around the child.
-What to do when things go wrong, e.g. school refusal
Session 3, with Annabel Whitcombe (Speech and Language Therapist)
10th January 2025
Speech and Language Accommodations and Strategies
-Introduction to affirmative approaches
-Understanding communication styles and language processing in children with SEBN
-Using multi-modal approaches to language and instructions, e.g. visuals
-Tuning in to changes and knowing what language to use
Session 4, with Miriam l Mahdi (Occupational Therapist)
24th January 2025
Sensory and Movement Accommodations and Strategies
-Introduction to sensory regulation and strategies to support
-Understand what to do during movement breaks
-Incorporate strategies in the classroom and outside of the classroom
Session 5, with Jolene Palmer (Educational Psychologist)
7th February 2025
Differentiating Learning for children with SEBN
-Adapting outcomes and modifying tasks to support engagement
-Assistive technology
-Appropriate accommodations and differentiations for learning
-Adapting instructions and learning to the needs of the SEBN child
Flexibility in the curriculum
Session 6, with Dr Niamh Grace (Clinical Psychologist)
21st February 2025
Mental Health accommodations and strategies
-Understand the value and importance of co-regulation
-Adapting mental health strategies for a neurodivergent child
-Reviewing traditional behavioural methods for SEBN
-Understanding and staying attuned to emotional regulation and dysregulation
Session 7, with Dr Dina Bedair (Clinical Psychologist)
14th March 2025
Review session
-Preparing for change
-Check in support
Assessment Criteria
This is a pass or fail course.
Learning will be monitored an assessed via:
-Learning logs
-Quizzes
-Case study