Due to the recent escalation in Covid cases, this workshop originally scheduled at Shore Junction Takapuna has been moved online. You are invited to join us for an online version of this workshop at the same time 7pm Thursday 17th March 2022

Children's Autism Foundation (now proudly integrated with Autism New Zealand) presents "Understanding Sensory in Children on the Autism Spectrum", a workshop for parents/caregivers, support workers, teachers, teacher aides and any professionals who engage with children and young people on the autism spectrum.

This workshop will answer your questions and provide you with knowledge & strategies to support children through the many different sensory sensitivities they may encounter.

Topics covered:

What are sensory differences?
What sensory sensitivities may affect autistic children & young people?
What are our 3 "extra" senses?
Practical tools & strategies for helping children to manage sensory sensitivities.

Plus plenty of time for Q&A at the end of the session.

Facilitated by Jo Sutton.

Jo is a National Educator at Autism New Zealand. She is proud mum of three children, one of whom is autistic. Jo is passionate about supporting autistic children and their whanau to live their absolute best lives.

This workshop is FREE for parents/caregivers/whanau thanks to support from the Devonport/Takapuna Local Board.
Professionals $50 incl GST

Please note that this workshop is interactive. This means we invite you to respond to discussion questions, share your experience/opinion, and of course, ask questions of your own!

Unsure if this is for you? No worries at all - your participation is voluntary! This is an autism-friendly workshop and you are invited to participate in whatever way makes you feel most comfortable. Please feel free to email us if you have any questions or require assistance.