An Introduction to Sensory Processing
Friday 11th November 2016, 9.30 – 1.00pm
The Education Suite- Florence Nightingale
Unit 2, Walton Lodge, Walton Street, Aylesbury HP21 7QY
Do you know or work with a child who finds everyday tasks a challenge?
 Are they easily distracted by sights, sounds and touch?
 Do they have trouble sitting still?
 Is this affecting their play and learning?
 Do they find it hard to stay calm and regulate their emotions?
This course will help you to understand why and how sensory processing differences affect a child’s participation,
learning and behaviour. You will be given an overview of sensory processing theory and behavioural indicators which
may suggest sensory processing differences as well as strategies to support children with these differences.
Course Outline:
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To understand the theory of sensory processing
An overview of how sensory processing difficulties can affect behaviour and learning
Strategies to support a child with sensory processing differences
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course you will:
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Understand the terminology used in describing sensory processing
Be able to identify behaviours which may indicate sensory processing differences
Understand how sensory processing difficulties can affect a child’s learning and engagement
Be able to identify strategies to support a child with sensory processing differences
Who is it for?
SENDCO’s, Teachers, early years educators, learning support assistants, Healthcare professionals new to paediatrics
and those interested in finding out more about the impact of sensory processing on participation, learning and
behavior.
Suitable for parents or professionals working with children in mainstream or specialist educational settings, up to the
age of approximately 11 years of age.
Previous delegates comments:
Good workshop to learn strategies for arousal and calming of a child
A helpful course to understand why child’s behaviours are happening
Really helpful ideas and practical strategies to use
The course has given me some additional ideas of activities/tasks/strategies to use in my son’s sensory diet
Activities really helped to experience the type of sensitivities and understand how to deal with situations
Course Tutors:
The course is delivered by members of the Puzzle Centre team:
Julie Smith, BSc (Hons), Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Julie is a OT with over 15 years experience of working in paediatrics. She has a particular interest in sensory processing
and the impact this has on a child's ability to engage in everyday activities. She has carried out additional training to
extend her professional knowledge, including Working with children with Autism, Sensory Processing, SCERTS and PECS,
and is currently undertaking post graduate training to become a Practitioner in Sensory Integration. She joined Puzzle
Centre in 2014, where she works alongside the specialist teachers, speech and language therapists and learning support
assistants to provide early intervention for children with Autism and other communication difficulties.
Ella Millerchip, B.Ed (Hons) N.N.E.B
Ella has over 20 years’ experience working in early years settings. She worked in Mainstream settings as an Early Years
teacher prior to joining the Puzzle Team. Ella has completed the Open University ‘Understanding Autism’ Course,
attended the 2 day Picture Exchange Communication System training course and the NAS One day SPELL course. She
has a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and how the curriculum can be used alongside
the SCERTS framework. At Puzzle, Ella differentiates this curriculum to meet the needs of young children with autism
and other communication needs.
Cost: £35.00 Parent bookings – discount available (see below)
How to book: All bookings to be made by Friday 1st November 2016
Go to our online booking system at: put in link to bookitbe.com
Any queries regarding making a booking please contact : [email protected]
Parents can contact Puzzle Centre to receive a discount code £15 discount – only £20 to attend
Training Course Venue:
The Education Suite- Florence Nightingale
Unit 2, Walton Lodge, Walton Street, Aylesbury HP21 7QY