Sensory, Motor and Relationship Perspective of the Student with an ASD
Description
Sensory processing difficulties are prevalent in children with ASD. Problems in this area may underlie or exacerbate many of the social and behavioural difficulties observed in these children.
Content
The course examines the sensory processing and motor difficulties frequently associated with autistic spectrum disorder and demonstrates how these deficits impact upon learning and the development of relationships in school (i.e. social interaction and friendship).
The course is divided into the following areas:
- Sensory processing (including an Introduction to Sensory Integration Theory)
- Motor skill development
- Sensory processing and motor difficulties associated with ASD
- The impact of sensori-motor difficulties on learning
- The impact of sensori-motor difficulties on social interactions and friendships
The course consists of a combination of presentations, practical activities and case study discussions.
Learning outcomes:
- Participants will have a greater understanding of a child’s sensory processing and motor difficulties, and how these may affect behaviour, learning and relationships
- Participants will have an increased awareness of the sensory processing and motor difficulties in ASD
- Participants will be more able to adapt the school environment and tasks to suit the sensori-motor needs of the child, in order to enhance learning, play and social interactions
This course is provided by the Special Education Support Service in conjunction with Jill Drysdale, ASD Trainer/Advisor, Middletown Centre for Autism.
This one day course is open to:
- Teachers working in units/classes for student(s) with ASD in a mainstream setting
- Teachers in special schools who are currently working with student(s) with ASD
- Full-time Resource/Learning Support teachers who are currently working with student(s) with ASD
Time: Registration: 9.00 AM; Finish: 4.00 PM each day.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
Course Dates
This is a one-day course with a choice of five venues:
| Date | Venue | Booking Deadline |
| November 30th 2011 | Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, Naas Road, Dublin 22 | 16/11/2011 |
| February 22nd 2012 | Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise, Co. Laois | 08/02/2011 |
| March 1st 2012 | Carlton Hotel, Galway City | 16/02/2011 |
| March 28th 2012 | Charleville Park Hotel, Co. Cork | 14/03/2011 |
| April 26th 2012 | Kilmurry Lodge Hotel, Castletroy, Limerick | 16/04/2011 |
Participants will require permission from the Board of Management to attend. Substitution for participating teachers will only be allowed by the Teacher Education Section, DES, for teachers with primary responsibility for student(s) with ASD and if it is deemed absolutely essential by the Principal.
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Location
Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Date
This event takes place on 22 February 2012