Understanding Sensory Processing Differences in Autistic Pupils

Explore how autistic pupils experience sensory information and discover practical strategies to support their needs in school. For autistic children and young people, everyday sensory experiences can have a significant impact on their wellbeing, behaviour and ability to engage in learning. This session will explore how autistic pupils experience and process sensory information, helping school staff better understand their individual needs and create more inclusive learning environments. Participants will develop an understanding of the seven sensory systems and explore practical strategies to recognise and respond to sensory processing differences in primary and secondary settings. What will the session cover? • Understanding sensory processing: Exploring the seven sensory systems – sight, hearing, touch, smell, taste, balance (vestibular) and body awareness (proprioception). • Recognising sensory needs: Identifying how sensory differences can affect behaviour, emotional regulation, communication and engagement in learning. • Creating supportive environments: Practical approaches to reducing sensory barriers and making classrooms more accessible. • Supporting individual pupils: Autism-informed strategies to respond to sensory needs and help pupils feel comfortable, regulated and ready to learn. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of sensory processing differences and practical ideas to support autistic pupils in their own settings. Who should attend? SENCOs, teachers, teaching assistants, learning support staff and colleagues working with autistic children and young people in primary and secondary schools. Trainer Lisa has over 20 years' experience supporting autistic children and young people across education, social care and community settings. She also brings personal experience as a parent of an autistic young person. She holds a First-Class Honours degree in Childhood and Youth Studies from the Open University, alongside postgraduate qualifications in Autism from the University of Birmingham. Lisa has undertaken specialist training in areas including sensory processing, anxiety, communication strategies, social stories and visual supports. She provides training and advisory services to professionals working across education and care settings. Cost SWIFT member schools: £45 per person Standard price: £65 per person Please note: Payment is by INVOICE ONLY. Please select invoice as the payment method at check out. You will receive a confirmation of booking from Eventbrite. All further correspondence will come from [email protected]; please ensure you check your junk mail box and approve the email to ensure you receive important event details. If you are unable to attend on the day, or are sending someone else in your place, please let us know. Please be aware that failure to cancel your space can incur your school a cost. Full Terms and Conditions are available HERE. SWIFT Partner providing course (including invoicing) is Exeter Consortium Schools’ Alliance (invoiced by Exeter Consortium) Non-chargeable Courses (Sessions that are part of the ‘no additional charge’ elements of the SWIFT membership) • If the place you are cancelling is for a ‘no additional charge’ event under the SWIFT Offer to Schools, you may withdraw, without penalty, provided a minimum notice of 24 hours before the start time of the event is given. • If less than 24 hours’ notice is given, for each date of a course for which there is no additional charge, then the following charges will apply per applicant: £25.00 Should a training course recruit insufficient numbers to make it viable, we reserve the right to cancel the course, without penalty, giving a minimum notice of 24 hours.