Everyone can share stories

Sharing stories are part of everyday life.  We do this in many ways such as chatting to friends, reading books, watching movies, attending plays and interacting with others via email or Skype. How do we make stories come alive for people who have profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD)? This one day workshop will show you how to develop individualised sensory-focused story experiences for people with PIMD.

This workshop will provide:

Information about

• the concept of sensory-focused story experiences
• the role of the senses and the  impact of sensory processing disorders on the ability to participate in everyday activities
• sensory assessments
• sensory-focused story resources

and strategies for

• enhancing sensory performance
• formatting sensory-focused story resources 
• developing other sensory-focused activities

The practical component of this workshop provides you with the opportunity to develop a  sensory-focused story experience for someone you support.

Prerequisites:

An interest in developing individualised supports to engage people with PIMD in activities in ways that are meaningful to them.

Who is the workshop for?

Direct support staff, teachers and others who support people with PIMD.

To register for this workshop you will need to complete an application form. The application form can be downloaded here or contact the Communication Resource Centre: Telephone  03 9843 2000; Email crc@scopevic.org.au; 830 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill 3128.