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St John the Baptist Boys' National School, Garryowen, Limerick
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Autism and Sensory Processing This session centres sensory processing as a core aspect of autistic experience and identity, rather than a problem to be managed or reduced. Sensory differences are explored as access needs that shape how autistic children participate in learning, relationships, and daily life. The session examines how sensory environments can either enable presence or function as barriers that exclude, overwhelm, or silence autistic children. Participants will be supported to: Understand sensory processing differences across all sensory systems, including interoception. Recognise how sensory environments often privilege some nervous systems while marginalising others. Identify how sensory overload can lead to withdrawal, distress, or reduced participation, not simply as behaviour, but as communication. Make practical, respectful adjustments to environments and routines that support regulation, dignity, and sustained participation both in school and at home.
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St John the Baptist Boys' National School
Downey Street, Pennywell,
Garryowen
Limerick
V94 FA44
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Dee Hogan
Dee has extensive experience teaching and supporting autistic children and young people. Her experiences include Pre-school, Early Intervention Autism Classes, Primary Autism Classes, Mainstream Primary and Special Schools.
She has written, lectured and assessed modules on the Special Needs Assistant and Level Four Autism qualifications, as professional development for parents and professionals. Dee has also worked as a part time Lecturer with University College Cork designing and delivering the Diploma in Autism Studies as well as providing training for teachers, third level students, parents and professionals.
Dee’s training specialisms are Reframing Behaviour, Early Intervention, Classroom Strategies, and Transitions. Dee holds a MEd in Special Education Autism from the University of Birmingham.
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St John the Baptist Boys' National School , Garryowen , Limerick