Haptic communication with children and grandchildren

Application deadline: 01 May 2019
Haptic communication is signals given to a person via the sense of touch. The signals describe the surroundings and convey visual and auditory impressions.
The course focuses on the interaction between parents and children/grandparents and grandchildren. This course is for those who have learnt haptics and want to use it with children/grandchildren.
Goals:
- Learning to use haptic communication in everyday life
- Contribute to increased participation in social activities in the family
- Children and grandchildren learn techniques for better communication with parents/grandparents
Theme/course content:
- Develop good co-operation in communication
- Techniques used in haptic communication
- Practical exercises through both indoor and outdoor activities
Contact person: Cathrine Timm Sundin, cathrine.t.sundin@eikholt.no