How to create inclusive play environments for children with special needs

Are you an early childhood educator, teacher or caregiver trying to create an inclusive learning and play environment that supports children with special needs and developmental delays?

In this 2 hour webinar recording I chat about my top inclusion strategies. These strategies are designed to empower you in supporting children who may find transitions, trying new activities, persisting at challenging tasks, engaging in group activities, sharing, waiting their turn, and regulating their emotions and impulses particularly challenging. 

All who register receive the autism visual resources package in pdf printable format. 

This two hour workshop is full of insights, discussions, and practical strategies that you can implement immediately to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment.

1. Workshop Goals and Objectives:

   • Goal: The primary goal of the workshop is to equip early childhood teachers, allied health professionals and families with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to create inclusive play and movement environments that promote the physical, social, and emotional development of children with autism, ADHD, and developmental movement delays.
   • Objectives:
     • To understand the unique needs and challenges of children with autism, ADHD, and developmental movement delays
     • To identify appropriate play and movement activities tailored to individual needs.
     • To develop strategies for promoting sensory integration and
       self-regulation, and managing challenging behaviours in children with special needs, such as aggression, impulsivity, and/or sensory sensitivities.
     • To create inclusive play spaces that foster engagement and social interaction.
       
       

2. Target Audience:

   • The target audience includes early childhood educators, including teachers, teaching assistants, and caregivers, who work with children between the ages of 3 and 6, with a particular focus on those with autism, ADHD, and developmental movement delays.
     
     

3. Content and Curriculum:

   • The curriculum will cover a range of topics, including:
     • Understanding the characteristics and behaviours associated with autism, ADHD, and developmental movement delays.
     • Implementing play-based interventions to enhance physical, emotional, social, and sensory development.
     • Strategies for promoting self-regulation and attention in children with autism, ADHD, and developmental movement delays.
     • Adapting play and movement activities to accommodate varying abilities and needs.
       
       

In this 2 hour workshop you will discover

• How to support children with special needs who are disengaged from the typical routines and activities of your kindergarten program
• How children's development and learning may be different for children with ADHD, autism, cerebral palsy, dyslexia, global developmental delay, dyspraxia, trauma, etc.
• The parts of the brain that we can tap into using movement and play to build the foundation for self-regulation, focus, attention and learning
• 5 ways to support children who are having difficulty regulating their body, movement, emotions and play behaviours in a sensory rich classroom environment
• 5 ways you can set up your play environments to promote the development of self-regulation, motor skill development, play, and learning

As a Masters qualified inclusion consultant, with 10 years experience working in early childhood, and an additional 5 years working with adults with special needs, I am dedicated to teaching you how to create a supportive and inclusive environment, that is less stressful for children with special needs and developmental delays, and most importantly less stressful for you. 

This workshop is designed for educators, teachers, parents, and allied health professionals who are supporting children with special needs aged 3 years to 12 years. 

By participating in our workshop, you will:

• Enhance Inclusion: Develop a deeper understanding of inclusive practices that will benefit all children in your care.

• Empower Children: Equip yourself with strategies that empower children with special needs and developmental delays to thrive in your play environments.

• Connect and Collaborate: Join a community of like-minded educators, teachers and caregivers who are dedicated to fostering inclusivity in early childhood education.

Experience the fulfillment of seeing children thrive and reach their milestones. This workshop provides you with proven strategies to inspire and captivate children with a wide range of learning needs, sensory challenges, ASD, trauma, ADHD, and beyond. You'll witness your renewed confidence and the transformation of your classroom, reigniting your passion for teaching.

Register for the recording today.