Moondog recommending a VERY exciting event and opportunity

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TAGteach will be doing a workshop in Leyland in March on how to use TAG to teach and reinforce people to learn new skills.

The trainers are FANTASTIC and really know their stuff.
This is such a rare occurence to have such an opportunity and I cannot recommend it highly enough.

I don't work for TAGteach by the way.
I consider it one of the most useful things you could do if you have a child who finds it difficult to learn adn retain the skills you want him to have to lead a full and independent life.

can you give some more info on what it is moondog?

Its basically learning how to use an acoustic marker to signal to the person learning something (who can be of any age and any cognitive ability) that they have done what it is you want them to do and done it correctly.

Eliminates the nagging and the frustration and the losing of tempers nad battles of wills you often get when trying to do this using verbal instuction.

Have a sniff around the website for more info and some great video.
Youtube too has some good TAG demos.

Will take a look, thanks.

Thanks for the info. I shall have a scout around!

Not got into this yet but was going to attempt to use it to teach my ds to swing himself on a swing.

Think it would also come in handy teaching him to undress his top half too.

The problem is me. I get so frustrated when he gets it wrong and the poor lamb ends up in tears saying 'don't shout mummy' and I haven't even realised I have.

Unfortunately though, despite it being pretty poor to attempt it, I am only ever in a position to practice anything I learn on ds, the very person who I should not be practising on. I have learnt though, that despite this, it is the best chance he has, but still.

I would welcome opportunities to increase my chances of accuracy. Thanks.

Blimey at the price though!

Yes but I promise you it would be worth every penny.

would you use this system in your job moondog?

Yes indeed and at home with my own kids-all the time.

Moondog, have you ever been to the SEN tes exhibition in London. Just wondered if its worth a look. The next one is mid October.

No I haven't but it would be worth a look if you are near I am sure.
Don't you have to pay?

I think its only £12. Think i might book myself a ticket.

I'd go then.

Moondog, have you ever used it on adults eg students or if teaching other professionals?

Used what?
That technique or the AK books?

Sorry, wrong thread!

Yes, you can use it on anyone and anyone can use it.

Moondog, have you ever used it on adults eg students or if teaching other professionals?

Just had a look at the videos. It looks like an extremely interesting strategy.Where can you get those taggers/ clickers from. I am desperate to cut DS toenails and was wondering if I could try this method.(all else has failed)
Thanks