Supporting children to grow and develop
One of our 'staff stories', focusing on working with children and young people at our school and residential children's homes.
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
13 Jan 2025
20 Oct 2024
Wrapping up Intensive Interaction Week 2024
As Intensive Interaction Week 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on the week and what Intensive Interaction looks like at MacIntyre
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An Alternative Perspective - My Intensive Interaction Journey
A raw, honest account of Intensive Interaction and the impact it has on building those connections
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Intensive Interaction, In Action
As Intensive Interaction Week continues, we hear from Intensive Interaction Facilitator and Mentor, Kate Boyer, as she explains how Intensive Interaction…
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