Sensory detectives: understanding and supporting sensory processing

Family Workshop

Suitable for parents and carers of individuals of all ages.

Do you wish you knew more about your child’s reactions to the sensory world around them – items they touch, smell, taste, see, hear and the way they move through their world? Does overreaction to sensory information prevent them for enjoying certain activities? Do they spend excessive time and energy seeking more sensory input?

With a greater understanding of sensory processing, your eyes will be opened to a whole new world that your child is experiencing in a way that is unique to them. Our Senior Occupational Therapist presenting this session will help you gain understanding and awareness of sensory processing which will help you to make changes to your daily routine that have the potential to make a huge range of activities such as self-care, eating, playing, calming, and concentrating, easier and more successful. This session will also help you gain an understanding of Occupational Therapy and how an occupational therapist can work with your child and family to increase their participation in everyday activities. This workshop is highly recommended for families who are accessing, or looking at accessing, Occupational Therapy services, or who are wanting a deeper understanding of sensory processing and practical strategies to support.

If this workshop is full, please contact Emma Bennett on ebennett@autismsa.org.au.

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Workshop Definitions:

GENERAL WORKSHOPS are designed to give participants an introduction to
understanding the autism spectrum and provides workshop participants with the knowledge of key strategies to support individuals in a range of settings.

IN FOCUS WORKSHOPS are designed for participants who have a good, current
understanding of autism and are looking for a more in-depth understanding
relating to a particular area of the autism field. This greater knowledge in turn
provides greater confidence in applying strategies to support individuals in this
area. It is recommended that participants attend an Autism SA General Workshop prior to attending an In-Focus Workshop or Masterclass unless they have a good, current understanding of autism.

MASTERCLASS WORKSHOPS are based on the concept that there is always more to learn. Masterclasses are short intensive workshops that are designed to provide participants who already have a sound current understanding of autism, with specific and extended content relating to a particular topic, strategy or program.

For all NDIS funding, workshops will be included under:

Support item: 15_038_0117_1_3 (Training for carers/parents)
$63.21 per hour

When paying invoices please include booking/invoice number.
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Notice:

To ensure we prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community and reduce the risk of exposure to our clients, our staff and visitors, when you arrive you will be asked to examine your own health and complete a form that will ask the following questions:

Have you been in close contact with a person with a confirmed case of COVID-19 (or suspected, awaiting a test outcome) coronavirus?
Have you returned from overseas in the past 14 days?
Have you returned from interstate in the past 14 days?
Are you feeling sick with fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath or fatigue?
Have you been instructed by a healthcare professional to get tested for COVID-19?

Please note that if you are unwell or at risk of COVID-19, you will not be able to attend the face-to-face workshop at that time. Our team will work with you to find an alternative solution.