You will have the opportunity to:Learning OutcomesExplain how and why apps and technology games can be used in play therapy processes when working with neurodivergent and neurotypical children.Describe how apps and games can align with various play therapy theories and approaches.List several apps and games that can be used in play therapy to address a variety of needs.
Integrating Apps and Technology Based Games in Child Therapy
Objective:
OPD Points: 5
Outline:
Course Overview:This live webinar will focus on using apps and technology based games in play therapy when working with neurodivergent and neurotypical children. How, why, and when to use apps will be covered along with specific benefits when working with neurodivergent clients. A review of ethical guidelines and best practice when introducing and using apps and games will also be presented. Several apps and games will be discussed and explored related to addressing needs such as sensory challenges, regulation, relaxation, social navigation, creative expression, and emotion identification.Approved for 3 APT CE Hrs by Robert Jason Grant Ed.D Approved Provider #12-318 – non contact.
Content:
Who Should Attend?All those working with children and young people in a counselling, case work capacity. This training is perfect for mental health and education professionals who work with children with autism and need to gain valuable information for communicating, interacting, and providing care to children with autism. Psychologists, school counsellors, social workers, counsellors, youth workers, case workers, pastoral workers, other allied health professionals and students of these disciplines working with children and young people. Certificate: In order to gain OPD points for this event, participants will need to undertake an assessment at the end of the online workshop and pass at no lower than 80%.
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Contact:
- Ellie Risstrom
- 02 7229 5812
- sydneycentreforcreativechange@gmail.com