Workshops at Puzzle

Autumn Term 2010

Training Workshops at Puzzle

Open to any parent past or present or professional with an interest in meeting the needs of children with autism/communication needs

Cost: parents: £7, professionals: £12

Please make cheques payable to Puzzle Centre Charitable Trust

Phone: 01296 733 900 or email

mandylawer@puzzlepreschool.co.uk

to book your place

Workshop A:  Thursday 30^th September 10.00 am – 11.00 am

Workshop B:    Friday 1^st October 10.00 am – 11.00 am

Using visual structure and managing change

 Led by Alex Stanyer/ Director/ Lesley-Ann, Head of Nursery

Learn how to use visual timetables, cue cards and other strategies to help your child understand and manage changes and transition in their daily lives at home.

Workshop C: Thursday 4^th November 10.00 am – 11.00 am

Workshop D: Thursday 4^th November 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm

Developing communication skills “the Puzzle way”

Led by Diana Hilton-Jones, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

 Diana will outline strategies and give some practical ideas to help your child communicate at home.

Using and teaching The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) at home

Tailor-made workshops to be arranged with individual families.  Please contact Alex Stanyer to discuss your requirements.

 Alex will help you to implement PECS at home at whatever stage your child is at.

 PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT