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Autism and Sensory Processing Post Primary School environments are often sensory intense: crowded corridors, loud bells, fluorescent lighting, unpredictable social spaces, and sustained cognitive demand. For autistic students, these sensory conditions directly affect regulation, attention, and attendance. Sensory distress is not a behavioural issue; it is a mismatch between the environment and the student's nervous system. Participants will develop shared understanding of: How sensory processing differences influence regulation and learning. Why students respond differently to the same environment. The importance of understanding individual sensory experiences and access needs rather than relying on generic interventions Practical ways to adapt physical spaces, routines, and expectations to increase safety and access.
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Dr Jo Fitzsimons
Her previous appointments have included Deputy Head of School and curriculum management roles.
Jo has also been involved in a wide range of International and European research projects and conferences over the past 17 years offering training, support and advice on various aspects of SEND practice.
Her specialist interests include sensory learning, autism and supporting children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).
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