Sensory Trauma and Autism: an introduction

 

Who is this online course for?

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• Autistic people 

• Parents, carers and family members of autistic children 

• Support workers

• Professionals

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What will I learn?

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• This course provides an introduction to Sensory Trauma and Autism

• Gain an overview of sensory processing and sensory regulation

• Indicate ways in which Sensory Trauma may be experienced in the lives of Autistic people

• Learn from lived experience and explore ways of supporting people 

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How is the course delivered?

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• Short films that include case studies, taught sessions, lived experience, and reflective exercises​

• Reflective Journal that contains activities to complete and a space to record personal insights. The Reflective Journal can be kept as a reference document and added to after the course. You will find links to further reading and resources in your Reflective Journal

• Interactive activities to identify learning achievements

• Transcripts are available for many of the films 

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What will I gain?

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• ​​A certificate of achievement summarising the learning outcomes achieved

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