Music and Singing For Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Other Special Needs

Description This one day workshop aims to equip participants with both the skills and the confidence to use music and
singing in the classroom working with children with special educational needs.

The focus is on practical
activities designed to help children with key skills such as communication, eye contact, turn taking, motor
skills, participation, relaxation and social skills. Teachers will benefit from an effective and adaptable
toolkit, ready to use straight away in the classroom. Children will love the fun activities and songs that you
learn and use in the classroom and other settings. No musical experience necessary and suitable for all levels.

In addition to the above the day will also include:
How to use inexpensive and easily accessible props, books, puppets, instruments and more as a stimuli for
creating songs and compositions

How to integrate all the senses and the whole body in making and enjoying music together.

Strategies to encourage sense of self, eye contact, improve communication and reduce repetitive behaviour.

Singing in the classroom: learning a range of songs throughout the day. From crossing the road, to making
new friends, they're all simple to learn, easy to use and come in a variety of styles.

Relaxation and breathing techniques
Sound effects and picture cards to improve sequencing

Using ICT to record the children’s voices and other sounds to make compositions and soundscapes.

The sessions will also contain time for practice, reflection and discussion in a relaxed and safe
environment.
Categories Music & health
Early years
Singing
Organisation
Name:Sing Up
Email:skillsandtraining@singup.org
Venue
Name:The Sage Gateshead
Address: St Mary's Square
Gateshead Quays NE8 2JR, Gateshead - Tyne And Wear
Map N/A
Requirements None
How To Apply Book a place on any of our workshops by calling 01634 729883.
Cost £170 - 1 place 1 course £142 - 1 place, 2nd or 3rd course (30% discount) £850 - 6 places (5 places + 6th place free) All prices exclude VAT
Type Workshop
Regularity One-off
Qualification No formal training
Level Not Applicable
FT / PT Full Time
Course Length 6 Hour(s)
Start Date 05/02/2010
Start Time 10:00
End Time 16:00
Contact Name Sing Up
Contact Phone 01634 729883
Bespoke No
Accredited No