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St. Kieran's Primary School,

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Autism and Sensory Processing
Sensory processing refers to the ability of a child to register, interpret and respond to sensory information. This is a complex process involving all the sensory systems, auditory, gustatory, visual, olfactory, tactile, proprioceptive, vestibular, and interoception. When sensory processing is working well, a child can engage in daily activities and social interaction. Sensory processing differences are prevalent in autistic children and can affect every aspect of life and development.

This session examines the sensory processing differences experienced by many autistic children and will demonstrate how such differences impact on learning, play, social interactions, and behaviour for the primary school aged child.

Participants will:

  • Develop an understanding of the sensory processing differences.
  • Appreciate how sensory processing differences can affect the child’s experience at school.
  • Understand how sensory processing differences can influence the child’s participation in daily activities.
  • Develop an understanding of general intervention supports to accommodate sensory processing differences in daily activities at school and beyond.
  • How sensory processing differences can present in an autistic child.
  • Supportive approaches to address sensory processing differences in school or the family home.

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St. Kieran's Primary School
9 Bell Steele Road, Poleglass, Dunmurry, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT17 0PB
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Carolyn Frazer

Carolyn Frazer

Carolyn Frazer is an Autism Trainer/Advisor in Middletown Centre for Autism, formerly employed in Ashfield Girls High School, Belfast, where she supported autistic students to access the curriculum. She qualified in Speech and Language Therapy and has a Master’s degree in Psychology. During Carolyn’s Masters studies, she undertook research on Autism and Bullying and continues to provide training sessions and support for autistic students in this area. Carolyn’s other areas of specialisms include supporting communication and anxiety for Post Primary aged students. She is an associate lecturer on the Post Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies with Stranmillis University College, Belfast.

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St. Kieran's Primary School

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