Find out more about the term “Sensory Integration” and what it means for all pupils in school. Learn how poor sensory processing affects children’s ability to learn and focus on developing their skills.
Children who have autism are highly likely to be experiencing sensory processing difficulties. They may be sensitive to sound, light, movement or touch for example.
This is a practical and informative Study Day appropriate for SENCOs, Class Teachers and Teaching Assistants.
This study day explains why some children crave high levels of movement and cannot sit still; why some children are oversensitive to touch and find it difficult to be near others and why some become so overloaded with sensory input that they hide under tables or run off.
Many children have difficulties in this area. Do you know how to help?
The training covers:
Basic theory of how we process sensory input from our environments
Why poor sensory processing causes so many difficulties for the child
Practical strategies to support children to improve attention, reduce stress and help them learn.
By the end of the training, delegates will be able to:
- Be aware of their own sensory processing abilities
- identify some self regulating behaviours commonly seen in children
- identify when to refer for professional assessment
- have opportunity to see and try out sensory equipment appropriate for use in classrooms
Delegate feedback:
“Valued the in depth description of sensory areas & their implications to a child”
“Presentation was very good, relaxed, informal, but very informative”
“Helped to pull together info we already had & use - answered questions we have tried hard to find before. Many thanks”
“Handouts were just spot on!”
“Absolutely excellent! As a SENCO, I really value time and this course was a brilliant use of a day out of school. Thank you.”
“Excellent. Informative and inspiring. Opened my eyes. Very excited to get started.”