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Deanby Special School, Belfast, Antrim
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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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Deanby Special School
Deanby Gardens
Belfast
Antrim
BT14 6NN
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Gemma O'Neill
Gemma has extensive experience working collaboratively with educators, families and multidisciplinary professionals to develop individualised approaches that recognise autistic strengths, differences and support needs across school and home environments.
In her current role, Gemma is involved in the development and delivery of autism-specific professional learning and training across Ireland, working with educators and professionals, including within higher education. She also contributes to the development of training programmes and the coordination of large-scale professional learning events, bringing professionals together to share and showcase effective practice.
Gemma holds a Master’s Degree in Special Educational from Queen’s University Belfast. Her professional interests include neuroaffirming autism practice, inclusive education, professional learning, and supporting autistic learners to participate meaningfully in education.
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Deanby Special School , Belfast , Antrim