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North Louth Children's Disability Network, District Park, Muirhevnamore, Dundalk, Louth
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Autism and Sensory Processing: Autistic Children and Young People with High Care and Education Needs
Many autistic children and young people have differences in how they process the sensory stimuli in the world around them. This course is designed to look specifically at the sensory processing needs of autistic children and young people with other complex learning needs, such as communication difficulties, physical or sensory difficulties, attention difficulties and medical needs.
Participants will:
Understand the concept of sensory processing and how this relates to participation in daily activities.
Appreciate how sensory processing differences can affect the child or young person at home, in school and in other settings.
Understand the importance of exploring each child or young person’s unique sensory profile in order to create environments to support their regulation
Gain knowledge about supportive approaches, which can address the sensory processing needs of the children and young people with additional and complex learning needs at home, in school and in other settings.
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North Louth Children's Disability Network
Muirhevnamor Community Centre,
District Park, Muirhevnamore, Dundalk
Louth
A91 W974
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Susan Keery
Susan brings with her over 20 years' experience supporting autistic children, adolescents and adults across both health and education sectors. Specifically supporting autistic individuals with individualised, person-centred, home programmes, and school support; as well as providing training and ongoing support to parents and professionals.
Susan holds degrees at undergraduate and master's level; and is currently working on her PhD within the school of Social Sciences, Education and Social work (QUB). Susan's research is focused on social anxiety in the autistic community with special interest in subsequent impact on school absences. Her research aims to reduce barriers to accessing support by using immersive technology. Susan is passionate about her research and practice being directed by the lived experience of the autistic community.
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North Louth Children's Disability Network , District Park, Muirhevnamore, Dundalk , Louth