02/04/2026
Upcoming Autism sessions!
(Sensory Arousal, (see below for information), is in person. We are doing this in conjunction with Creatovators . We need to know the numbers of those who will be attending this session, (for safety reasons), so please do not turn up unless you have registered by using one of the link below, that would be great. Unless we respond otherwise, that will be all you need to do to sign up.
The other sessions are on video, if you could email to let us know if you would like these videos emailed out to you. These will be followed by a live question and answer sessions in May.
Arousal, Sensory and Self-Regulation- A practical session on managing arousal
This is a 1hr 30m session looking at sensory strategies to regulate and improve function.
The session includes a short power point covering
• Definition of arousal
• Sensory processing differences
• The importance of regulation
• Sensory Diets, Brain and Movement Break
The session then looks at equipment that can be used to apply the strategies- its uses and benefits including time to interact with the resources
The session comes with supporting handouts-
• Junior and senior sensory diet
• Movement and brain breaks
• Additional resource sheets- most of which are emailed to participants
You can sign up for this event at the link below:
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GGQN
Add on sessions
These sessions build on the basic course and work on the assumption that the base training has been done. You will benefit from this base knowledge to understand the underlying impacts and purposes of the topics. Again these sessions come with handouts and additional resource materials.
These sessions are on video and will be followed by question and answer sessions in May.
If these are of interest please just email [email protected] with the sessions you would like emailed out.
Communication Passports and Future Planning–
how to formulate a support document for your individual, highlighting strengths and challenges. Providing models and advice on content and uses. These documents help to understand presentation better and to guide self and others to adapt the environment to maximise potential. We go on to look at how these can be extended for emergency planning and transition planning
Reducing the Impacts –
A look at social relationships and executive skills; with guidelines for social story and structures strategies.
Learning, and Education– how to support individuals with learning (life skills as well as academic) and supporting study and academic environments. How to interface with educational services to maximise outcomes
The New Term- how to prepare your individual for transition into educational settings both change of establishment and the return to a new level/class. How to pass information to appropriate agencies and individuals to support your individual and family {this session normally runs in late July in preparation for the new school year
Conflict Management-Relationships and Behaviour -how to understand and identify causation and patterns of behaviour. How to assess risk and adapt environment and interventions to minimise impact. [it is essential to have the basic SAND to do this session.
Demand Avoidance- looking at the cause for avoidance and how to support engagement
Practical Problems of Care -
Sleep, feeding and personal care– looking at possible causes and impacts of these issues and some possible strategies to manage them.
Puberty and teens-
looking at the differences in neurodiverse presentation and the impacts of the social, emotional and body changes that occur at this stage. With possible forward and during planning and strategies. Advised for carers of 8-20yr olds
Communication challenges-
Non-verbal and those that struggle with language [both permanent, and temporary] the challenges for carer and individual, with management and communication strategies
If you have any questions regarding this information please just email [email protected]
