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Richard began developing multi sensory rooms in the 1990s. Since then he's focused on all things sensory and his talks around the world and his hands-on work with children and adults in special education makes him a must listen hands-on practitioner.
Richard began developing multi sensory rooms in the 1990s. Since then he's focused on all things sensory and his talks around the world and his hands-on work with children and adults in special education makes him a must listen hands-on practitioner.
The session focuses on the foundational processes and skills necessary for developing a solid understanding of numbers in early numeracy. It examines the key aspects of early numeracy that children with severe, complex and neurodiverse learning needs often struggle with. The session highlights the foundational processes and skills necessary for developing a solid understanding of numbers. It explores the root concepts, such as number sense and counting, that underpin early mathematical learning. These are fundamental areas that educators are likely interested in. The session explores how to support learners in grasping the basics of number sense and counting. This emphasizes the practical application of the session's content. Attendees will understand how children begin to make sense of numbers and their relationships (the roots of number sense). The session aims to equip attendees with practical strategies and resources adaptable to meet learners’ unique needs. The session will cover core knowledge and number sense, including perceptual subitising (awareness of number words, finger representations, and the number line). More aspects of subitising, including conceptual subitising and approximate number sense, will be introduced. The session will address understanding the purposes of counting and illustrate the principles of counting. This reinforces the practical understanding of counting. The course is appropriate for classroom practitioners from special schools and colleges, mainstream settings with specialist SEN provision, and early years settings working with pupils with severe/complex learning needs and autism. The presenter, Les Staves, has extensive experience working with special children and a national reputation for inspirational training. Les Staves is the author of respected books on teaching mathematics to children with severe and profound learning difficulties. The cost of the session is £135 plus VAT per delegate A recording and transcript of the Zoom chat will be available for 10 days after the event. New for 2025, practical reflective practice suggestions and a toolkit of additional resources will be provided. There is an opportunity to connect with other professionals through the Facebook Group, Sensory Support Spaghetti. This offers a community aspect to the training.…
In the "Clive and Richard's Sensory Room Podcast," hosted by Clive Smith and Richard Hirstwood, the focus is on the different pieces of equipment that are commonly used in sensory rooms. This week's episode specifically looks at the use of projectors, fiber optics, and bubble tubes in multi-sensory rooms. The hosts not only discuss the various equipment but also provide practical ideas on how to use them and how to incorporate them into a sensory room for learners. The podcast aims to provide listeners with a deeper understanding of the different equipment and how it can be used to create a more effective and engaging sensory room experience.…
In the "Clive and Richards Sensory Room Podcast," hosted by Clive Smith and Richard Hirstwood, the focus is on the design and creation of sensory rooms. This episode specifically covers important considerations such as the appropriate color scheme for the room, the optimal room size, and necessary electrical components. They also discuss popular equipment that can be incorporated into a multi-sensory room. This podcast is aimed at parents, teachers, and teaching assistants who are either in the planning stages of designing a sensory room or are looking to make the most of an existing one.…
In this episode of Chris and Richards' first sensory podcast, they interview Paul Isaacs, an autistic individual who offers unique insights into his world of autism. Paul is candid and honest about his experiences in school, his concerns about social media and climate change, and what it's like not being able to regulate temperatures. This is a fascinating conversation that provides valuable perspective on the autistic experience and is definitely worth a listen.…
We've been working in Sensory Rooms for over 35 years and want to share our experiences with you. So this is the first episode of the 'Sensory Room Podcast' where is discuss why sensory rooms really can work and how to use them in the school and home setting. This is the first of a weekly podcast which will cover all aspects of multi sensory rooms from the United Kingdom perspective. The video version is also on YouTube here Clive and Richards Sensory Room Podcast on YouTube…
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