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.

You will have the opportunity to:

Learning Outcomes

• Explain 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.

Who Should Attend?

All those working with children and young people in a counselling or case work capacity. Psychologists, play therapists, 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.

Please note, this is a LIVE and INTERACTIVE training event. We don't record this. 

Workshop Facilitator

Dr. Robert Jason Grant is a licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, and Advanced Certified Autism Specialist. He owns and operates the Robert Jason Grant Ed.D AutPlay Therapy Clinic. Dr. Grant specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families, including working with autistic children, neurodivergent children, and those diagnosed with ADHD and other developmental disorders. He is the creator of AutPlay® Therapy, an integrative family play therapy approach. He is also a Certified Autism Movement Therapy and trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy, a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/trauma related therapy for children and adults.

Training Date and Times

4th October 2024, 9am - 12pm AEST Sydney Time

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Training Details

Included in the training price:

• 3 CPD points/hours 
• Access to slides and link to create Certificate of Attendance will be emailed to you upon completion of course evaluation
• GST

Training Cost

SPECIAL Price        $180 AUD      

Approved ACA Event for 5 points

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