Within this session we will explore the three lesser-known sensory systems in more depth – vestibular, proprioceptive and Interoception. We will be exploring the role these senses play in how we interact with the world around us along with the implications if there is difficulty in processing these senses. We will suggest ways we can cater for these needs in practical, cost, and time effective ways.
Sensory processing can be the cause of unusual behaviour. This can include behaviour that is repetitive and, in some cases, can be disruptive to the child and those around them. Examples of behaviour may include- spitting, banging and crashing into things, tapping, slapping, spinning, biting, picking, climbing, lack of pain or temperature awareness and excessive movement seeking – to name a few!
Learning outcomes:
- Participants will leave the training with a deeper understanding of sensory processing as well as practical and useful ideas they can adopt and implement in their settings
- To learn how to formulate and implement a Sensory Profile
- To leave with further tools to support these young people to be active, engaged and happy learners in their settings.
Audience: Many neurodiverse young people are educated in mainstream settings so this training is particularly relevant to professionals supporting these young people. It is also relevant to fellow professionals in Specialist Settings as sensory processing is often a key factor in challenging behaviour presented. This training is for anyone working in education working hard to meet the needs of complex learners.
This training will be delivered by Belinda Brookes and Heidi Alexander, John Grant School. Both are trained educationalists with a wealth of expertise and experience in the education of children and young people who are neurodiverse. They are are not therapists, their knowledge and practice is routed in current research from neuroscience and education.
