The course is aimed at anyone who would like to know more about autism and sensory issues will find this course useful. However, an understanding of autism is required to attend the course.

The course includes:

training booklet and information provided for each delegate
opportunity to hear autistic perspectives; this may be through films, quotes from autistic people or the inclusion of a speaker by experience
signposting to relevant literature and resources.

New dates to be confirmed.

Course content

The sensory world of autistic people.
Sensory systems and sensory processing.
How individuals are affected and impact on daily life.
Behaviour and sensory sensitivities.
The evidence base- what does research tell us.
Sensory strategies.
Direct interventions and environmental strategies.

CPD Accreditation

This module is accredited by the CPD Certification Service (the leading CPD accreditation institution) as conforming to continuing professional development principles.
Learners will receive a certificate of completion which can be used as verifiable documentary evidence when submitting CPD recording forms.
For further information on the CPD Certification service please visit the CPD website.