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The High School Ballynahinch, Ballynahinch, Down

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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 of 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 children 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 in school and at home.
• 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 in school and at home.
• How sensory processing difficulties can affect learning and participation in school and at home.
• Some strategies that can be implemented by staff within the school and parents and family members at home.
 

Location

The High School Ballynahinch
103 Belfast Road
Ballynahinch
Down
BT24 8EH
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Eleanor McStay

Eleanor McStay

Eleanor McStay-Fearon is a Trainer/Advisor and Specialist Speech and Language Therapist at Middletown Centre for Autism. Eleanor has worked as part of the Learning Support and Assessment Service for many years, working directly with autistic children across school and home. Eleanor holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Sensory Integration and is an Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner. She has worked closely with parents, teachers and health professionals to support the implementation of communication, sensory and emotional regulation supports across home and school environments.

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The High School Ballynahinch , Ballynahinch , Down

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