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Foyle College, Londonderry/Derry, Londonderry/Derry
Autism and Sensory Processing
Sensory processing generally refers to the ability of an individual to register sensory information, make sense of that information, and to respond to it. This is a complex and fluid process involving all the sensory systems (auditory, gustatory, visual, olfactory, tactile, proprioceptive, and vestibular). When sensory processing is working well, an individual’s responses to sensory information are positive and support interaction. However, sensory processing difficulties are quite prevalent in the profiles of young people with autism and can affect every aspect of life and development.
This session examines the sensory processing differences frequently associated with autism and will demonstrate how such difficulties impact on learning, leisure activities and choices, social interactions and behaviour at home and in school.
Expected Outcomes
Participants will:
• Develop a basic understanding of some of the sensory processing differences in autism.
• Understand how sensory processing differences can affect the young person’s experience at home and in school.
• Gain knowledge of strategies, which will assist in meeting the young person’s sensory needs.
Course Overview / Content
• Sensory processing difficulties and how they can occur in autism.
• How sensory processing difficulties can present at home and in school.
• How sensory processing difficulties can affect learning and participation at home and in school.
• Some strategies that can be implemented by staff within the school and parents and family members at home.
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Foyle College
67 Limavady Road,
Londonderry/Derry
Londonderry/Derry
BT47 6LR
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Kate Cullen
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Foyle College , Londonderry/Derry , Londonderry/Derry