Interaction in Action
Today we're sharing a short video showing warm relationship nurtured by Intensive Interaction
Intensive Interaction
At MacIntyre we believe that everyone has the potential to learn and we know that the people we support communicate in many different ways. One approach that we use is Intensive Interaction.
Intensive Interaction is an approach to interacting with and teaching early communication and interaction skills to people who do not find it easy communicating or being social.
It aims to teach the basic Fundamentals of Communication such as turn taking, sharing personal space, using and understanding eye contact, facial expressions and physical contact, as well as helping develop social ability, cognitive abilities and emotional wellbeing.
By using the Intensive Interaction approach, our staff support the person with a learning disability to develop competence and confidence as a communicator. It can be used at any time and in any place, taking opportunities as they arise.
More about how we use Intensive Interaction in MacIntyre
20 Oct 2023
19 Oct 2023
An insightful new perspective
I attended the Intensive Interaction training last month with Kate Boyer as the facilitator. I found the training to be valuable and…
17 Oct 2023
Poetry in motion - Intensive Interaction
To mark Intensive Interaction Week 2023, we're sharing a new poem by Kate Boyer, Intensive Interaction Facilitator and Mentor at our school and children's…
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Celebrating Intensive Interaction
Looking at the difference Intensive Interaction has made in the life of one young man.
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