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.