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Sensory Considerations (Autism)

Venue
Kingswood Civic Centre, High Street, Kingswood
venue
Event Tutors
Learning and Development
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Admin Contact
Target Audience
CAH Staff / External Care Providers / Social Care Staff / Voluntary Sector Workers
target audience
Event Types
Course (daytime)
Course categories
Adult Social Care
Adult Social Care subcategories
Adult Mental Health / General Adult Social Care / Learning Difficulties
Event description
This half-day course will provide an introduction to sensory differences in people with autism. Course overview: - The sensory world of people with autism and how it can affect individuals - Behaviour and sensory differences - The evidence base - Sensory strategies, support and environmental changes. Who should attend? This course is suitable for those wishing to increase their understanding of the potential sensory differences experienced by people with autism. A basic understanding of autism is required for this course. The standard charge for this course is £40. Please refer to our Course Charges on the Home page for information on discounts and exemptions
Learning outcomes
- Be more knowledgeable about sensory systems and how they are affected in people with autism
- Have a better understanding of the evidence base for sensory differences in people with autism
- Increase your understanding of how to use individualised support strategies with people with autism
- Be more confident in identifying and making changes to your practice which will positively support the sensory needs of people with autism.
Start Date
Monday 25 March 2019
End Date
Monday 25 March 2019
Closing Date
Sunday 24 March 2019
Times
09:30 - 12:30
Maximum Places
18 
Cost
£40.00 
Number of Sessions
1
Certificate expiry
No
Pass/Fail event
No