Sensory Processing

Sensory Processing

A certain amount of sensory stimulation is required by all in order to remain alert and interested in the environment around us. Most children with autism experience “unusual sensory responses”; they experience their sensory environment more acutely, or more deeply. Within autism these sensory processing difficulties tend to be of a “regulation” nature and are individual to each child.

This session examines the sensory processing difficulties frequently associated with autism and will demonstrate how such difficulties impact on learning, play, social interactions and behaviour in the home and school environment.

Expected Outcomes:

Parents/Carers will have:

• An increased understanding of the sensory systems of young children with autism and related theory.

• Awareness of how to use informal checklist to assess and plan for intervention.

• Awareness of how to apply specific strategies to each individual child.

Course Overview:

This training event will:

• Give a detailed overview of the theory linked to the sensory issues that an early years child with autism may experience.

• Provide parents/carers with insight into the need to reflect on environmental adaptations due to sensory preferences.

• Explore how parents/carers can develop an individual sensory programme through the use of informal observations and preference checklists.