Autism and Sensory Processing
Define key terms connected to sensory processing (sensory processing/ sensory modulation)
- Explain the relationship between autism and sensory processing
- Describe early reports of sensory differences in children with autism
- Understand that there are thresholds of response and that individuals may experience different responses to different sensory experiences. (Responses to sensory input)
- Examine the functional impact of sensory processing differences(Video)
- Identify the 5 sensory systems alongside the 3 additional sensory systems and consider strategies that can support sensory processing for individuals with autism
- Discuss the importance of sensory supports (calm areas, sensory breaks, sensory diets, sensory areas) being individualized
Course Details
Start Date |
17-05-2021 7:00 pm |
End Date |
17-05-2021 8:00 pm |
Individual Price |
Free |
Speaker |
Aoife Munroe is a Lecturer in special Education at St. Angela's College Sligo |
Number Hours |
1 |
Location |
Online |