Developing
Language & Communication Skills
9:30-10:00 REGISTRATION
10:00-10:10 INTRODUCTION (Course outline, activities etc.)
10:10-10:30 UNDERSTANDING SPOKEN LANGUAGE (There are four key aspects of language
- sounds, meaning, grammar and context. Receptive and expressive language. Theories
of language.)
10:30-11:15 AGES & STAGES (Language develops from babbling, to single words,
to sentences. How to encourage and stimulate language development.)
11:15-11:30 BREAK
11:30-12:00 LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTIES (Minor language difficulties
include stammering, lisping , slow development. Communication difficulties include
autism and Asperger's Syndrome.)
12:00-12:45 NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION (Body language is a major part of communication.
Understanding body language and using body language positively.)
12:45-2:00 LUNCH
2:00-3:20 COMMUNICATING WITH CHILDREN (Key skills for communicating with children.
When a child is reluctant to talk. The importance of listening skills.)
3:20-3:30 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
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