Intensive Interaction is an approach to encourage communication with people who maybe difficult to reach or who are withdrawn, in particular people who have severe learning disabilities (SLD), profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and/or autism.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

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