Anxiety – Understanding And Including Children And Young People

Anxiety – Understanding And Including Children And Young People

Description

In this practical workshop session we will explore ways of including young people of all ages who experience anxiety some of whom may well be on the autism spectrum.

The session will be values based and practical and will aim to allow the sharing of experiences and good practice as well as promoting innovative approaches to inclusion through the design of best practice.

Learning Objectives

• Increased confidence and understanding regarding including anxious children

• Access to a wider range of practical strategies to impact on anxiety

• Deeper understanding of core values surrounding inclusion

• New skills and processes to strengthen the inclusion of anxious children

• Insights and understanding of sensory sensitivities

• Understanding increased in area of movement differences 

Who Is It For?

• Personal Assistants

• Teachers

• Heads and deputies

• Guidance staff

• Learning support teams

• SENCOs

• Primary and secondary teachers

• Parents

• Brothers and sisters

• Local authority support services

• Community workers and carers

Course Content

The course answers the questions :

• What is anxiety?

• How do we go about including anxious children?

• Can we understand more deeply what is going on underneath concerning behaviours?

Key themes include:

• Movement differences

• Supports and Accommodations for Sensory Sensitivities

• Developing Friendships and Peer Support

• Learning to Listen