Davis® Stepping Stones Workshop
We understand...
Autism
Are you a dedicated parent, educator, therapist or caregiver tired of seeing your child or student struggle with the challenges that come with autism?
Do you wish you could help them so that their everyday experiences aren’t a source of stress and overwhelm?
Are their challenges of sensory sensitivities, meltdowns, social interactions, and communication barriers causing frustrations and anxiety for you? Are traditional approaches failing to bring about any meaningful change?
If any of these resonate, you’ve come to the right place!
At Davis, our understanding of autism’s unique challenges and strengths stems from the fact that our methods were developed by an autistic genius to assist others like him. This uniqueness is what sets our methods apart, making them truly special and life-changing.
What is the Davis® Stepping Stones Workshop?
The Davis® Stepping Stones Workshop is tailored to the needs of
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younger autistic individuals (approx. 4 — 8 years old) who may be facing challenges in meeting early childhood development milestones
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autistic individuals with limited language abilities.
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The Davis® Stepping Stones Workshop provides parents, educators, therapists, and caregivers with the knowledge and skills to unlock the potential of their child.
What you will gain
Whether you’re a family member, educator, or therapist, you’ll walk away with renewed confidence, insights and strategies to support your child as they make sense of themselves and the world around them.
Insights, strategies and support
This iworkshop will enable you to:
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Establish the foundations for an awareness of self that will enable more effective management of sensory sensitivities and emotions. .
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Understand the core principles and steps of the Davis Stepping Stones programme. Discover how it helps autistic individuals under the age of 8, or those with very limited language, to develop the foundational life lessons needed to complete essential early childhood development stages, unlocking the potential of every child, regardless of their communication abilities.
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Gain experience of how to implement learning experiences through creative, hands-on approaches that ensure the learning is truly mastered and can be transferred across a variety of situations.
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Gain practical mental strategies for yourself, ensuring you are in the best state of calmness and focus while working with your child.
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Be part of a group where you can share your experiences without fear or judgement.
Workshop Presenter
Tessa Halliwell graduated with a degree in Psychology in 1982. After completing a PGCE, she worked as a secondary school science teacher for many years, focusing on developing the curriculum for lower ability sets and researching strategies for those who think differently. She later attained an MA in Education before embarking on a course to retrain as a psychodynamic counsellor.
Her career took a new direction after reading *The Gift of Dyslexia*, which answered many questions and explained much of the behavior she observed in the children she taught. Tessa believes that the Davis programmes have found the key to unlocking learning for those who struggle with traditional methods. She now feels privileged to offer the Davis Autism Approach, working with individuals to nurture the seeds of change in their development. Tessa also provides parent workshops and mentoring, empowering parents to deliver the programme to their loved ones at home.
Recommended Reading
Read the book Autism and the Seeds of Change
By Abigail Marshall and Ronald D. Davis
Who should enrol?
This workshop is designed for parents, family members, educators, health assistants and therapists working with:
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a child (or children) under the age of eight who demonstrates autistic characteristics and is struggling to interact with the world effectively
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a non-speaking autistic individual of any age
Note
This course does not include certification or licensing for commercial use of the Davis brand and trademarks; such use requires extensive additional training. Please see our Careers Page for more information on how to become a licensed Davis Facilitator.
Workshop format and timeframe
Online
The online format is a stimulating and enjoyable learning experience. This is no dry webinar. We aim to recreate the in-person experience as far as possible. Features of the online workshop experience include:
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“Camera-on,” “mic-on” video conferencing for real-time interaction
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Adapted pair-work practice in “breakout rooms”
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Content review and Q&A sessions to reinforce learning as you progress
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In-session use of clay for hands-on experience of Davis Symbol Mastery
Timeframe
The Davis® Stepping Stones Workshop takes place from October 19 to November 30, consisting of four 3-hour sessions. In addition, you'll have 4 hours of Q&A, scheduled at your convenience, along with ample time for at-home implementation.
