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St Joseph's College (The Bish), Galway, Galway

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Autism and Sensory Processing 

 
 

Sensory processing refers to the ability of a young person to register, interpret and respond to sensory information. This is a complex process involving all the sensory systems (auditory, gustatory, visual, olfactory, tactile, proprioception, vestibular and interoception). When sensory processing is working well, a young person can engage in daily functional activities and social interaction. Sensory processing differences are prevalent in autistic young people and can affect every aspect of daily life. 

 

This session examines these sensory processing differences and will demonstrate how such differences impact on learning, leisure activities and choices, social interactions, and life skills in school and home settings. 

 

Expected Outcomes 

Participants will: 

  • Develop an understanding of sensory processing differences. 

  • Understand how sensory processing differences can affect the young person’s experience in school, home, and other settings. 

  • Understand how sensory processing difference can specifically affect an autistic young person and their participation in daily activities. 

  • Develop an understanding of modifications and supports to accommodate sensory processing differences in daily activities at school, home and beyond 

 
 

Location

St Joseph's College (The Bish)
Nun's Island,
Galway
Galway
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Dee Hogan

Dee Hogan

Dee Hogan is an Autism Trainer/Advisor in Middletown Centre for Autism. 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.

Event summary

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St Joseph's College (The Bish) , Galway , Galway

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