Self Directed Play and Neurodiversity in early childhood

There is a common misconception that play does not come naturally to children who are neurodivergent and/or disabled and that they need to be taught how to play functionally, appropriately and purposefully. This course debunks this myth.
Picture shows child with a bowl on their head
Wednesday, 22 January, 2025 - 18:00 to 20:00

Venue: 

Online

Foundation learning and those delivering the nonmaintained curriculum

Reimagining our understanding of play through a neurodiversity affirming lens and embracing that play has infinite potential. Our role as educators is to explore the diverse patterns of play and to facilitate their intrinsic meaning to children.

This course is developed by an early childhood specialist who also has lived experience of neurodivergence and disability. (www.eyfs4me.com, [email protected])

Learning outcomes:
  • To (un)define neurotypical and non-disabled measures of play
  • To explore the importance of self-directed play in the play continuum
  • To consider play patterns of neurodivergent and disabled children
  • To unpick how play has been appropriated for learning and development, and to consider how to liberate play.
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£10 booking fee

If you would like to join, please click on Register to secure your place. Please complete the form with the name and contact details for the person attending. 

One booking per form. If you would like to book more than one person at a time please complete a booking form for the first attendee, add to cart and then select "continue shopping" to complete a booking form for each individual. Once all booking forms are complete, continue to checkout.  

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Language

This event will be delivered through the medium of English. If you require an English – Welsh interpretation service* please indicate your preferred language on the booking form.

*Please note, an interpretation service will only be available when at least 20% of attendees have indicated they require one.

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