Overview
Welcome to this short course which we have put together specifically to support parents and carers. In this course we aim to:
Help you better understand the senses and how we process information from our senses
Introduce you to what sensory issues can look like in a child’s behaviour and engagement, and
Give you some ideas on how to support your child’s sensory needs at home
Objectives
In this course, we will start with an explanation of the different senses. You will probably know about the 5 senses, touch, hearing, taste, smell and seeing.
We will tell you about these senses and two more that inform our brain about movement. We will then look at different sensory integration difficulties.
There are different types of difficulties that people present with as a result of inadequate sensory processing.
We will explain what these are and the types of day to day difficulties that people may experience because of these sensory processing and integration difficulties.
We will then look at strategies that you can use at home, these strategies are suggestions of activities and adaptations that you can try at home.
Please note that these strategies cannot replace the advice from a therapist that has assessed your child.
Who should complete this course?
This course is suitable for parents and carers. It is open to all.
Technology requirements
Stable WiFi/Broadband - This is an online course. You cannot download this course. You cannot access it without being connected to WiFi Broadband.
Google Chrome browser (latest version) - You will not be able to view the learning content and assessments properly whilst using other browsers.
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