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Autism and Sensory Processing

Sensory processing refers to the ability of a child to register, interpret and respond to sensory information. This is a complex process involving all the sensory systems, auditory, gustatory, visual, olfactory, tactile, proprioceptive, vestibular, and interoception. When sensory processing is working well, a child can engage in daily functional activities and social interaction. Sensory processing differences are prevalent in autistic children and can affect every aspect of life and development. This session examines the sensory processing differences experienced by many autistic children and will demonstrate how such differences impact on learning, play, social interactions, and behaviour for the primary school aged child.

Participants will:

  • Develop an understanding of the sensory processing differences.
  • Appreciate how sensory processing differences can affect the child's experience at school.
  • Understand how sensory processing differences can influence the child's participation in daily activities.
  • Develop an understanding of general intervention strategies to accommodate sensory processing differences in daily activities at school and beyond.
  • How sensory processing differences can present in an autistic child.
  • Intervention strategies to address sensory processing differences in school or the family home.

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Lisneal College
70 Crescent Link
Londonderry
Londonderry/Derry
BT47 5FQ
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Gemma O'Neill

Gemma O'Neill

Gemma O'Neill is an Autism Trainer/Advisor at Middletown Centre for Autism, bringing over 20 years of experience in education, including her role as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO). In her career, Gemma has worked as a Specialist Teacher at Middletown Centre, supporting autistic children and young people across various educational settings, including Preschools, mainstream Primary and Post Primary schools, autism classes in mainstream environments, and Special Schools. Gemma also brings considerable experience in developing and delivering home programmes for autistic children, working closely with families to foster learning and development.
Gemma holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Queen’s University, Belfast. Her areas of expertise include curriculum development, classroom supports, differentiation techniques and transitions.

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Lisneal College , Londonderry , Londonderry/Derry

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