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Intensive Interaction
Course Code
BH/21/0963
Course Types
Webinar
Overview
Intensive Interaction is an approach to encourage communication with people who maybe difficult to reach or who are withdrawn, in particular people who have severe learning disabilities (SLD), profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and/or autism. The aims of Intensive Interaction are:
- to enjoy the wonder, joy and fulfilment of communication and relationships
- to teach the fundamentals of communication
- to open up a variety of other experiences
- to be with someone in a non-demanding way on their terms, without an agenda or a fixed task to achieve
- to increase happiness
Start Date
Monday 9 May 2022
End Date
Tuesday 10 May 2022
Times
10:00 - 12:30
Number of Sessions
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- explain the principles of Intensive Interaction and the fundamentals of communication
- describe how to use natural intuitive teaching strategies
- describe how to do Intensive Interaction, record it and monitor progress
- review the ongoing support and training you receive from Intensive Interaction Co-Ordinators
Additional information
Target Audience
Brighton & Hove City Council Staff / Carers / Fire Service / For anyone where relevant to role / Health / Learning Disability Services / Police & Probation

Course pre-requisites
Venue
Microsoft Teams, online learning session

Commissioner
Catriona Matthews (catriona.matthews@brighton-hove.gov.uk)
Event Trainers
Diane Skudder / Lisa Willemse

Enquiries
Pricing Bands
Tier 1
£0.00
Tier 2
£0.00
Tier 3
£45.00
Tier 4
£45.00
Tier 5
£55.00