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Twilight Talks: Sensory processing and supporting neurodiverse students in the classroom

  • Webcasts
  • 28 Nov 2024
Twilight Talks

This webinar will cover:

  • What are the eight senses?
  • Why does the way we process information from our senses impact on the way we behave and function in daily life? 
  • What might cause distress in school
  • Simple universal and targeted strategies you can use in class

Ali Neal runs this webinar.  Ali is an occupational therapist with a specialist interest in helping schools maximise the success of their pupils with SEN or who are neurodiverse. Ali presents regularly on the topic of Occupational Therapy and sensory processing across the country including at both the Autism Show and The OT Show. She runs online and face-to-face courses for teachers including her training membership Schools Sensory Solutions and How to Run Sensory Circuits. Ali has written a book on Sensory Movement Breaks published by TTS and has produced an award-winning program for developing motor skills for children with special needs. She creates cost-effective and easy-to-implement resources for schools to assist with meeting pupils’ sensory needs in the classroom. Ali prides herself in finding solutions to everyday problems experienced by children and young people at school that actually work and supporting teachers to incorporate these in their already busy days.

You can read more about our Twilight Talks sessions on our dedicated page.

Once you have finished watching this recording please do complete our short evaluation.

Suitable for: A parent/carer, Administration Staff, Adminstrator, Assistant Head Teacher, Consultant, Deputy Head Teacher, Early Years Practitioner, Education psychologist, Governor, Head Teacher, Inclusion Manager/Leader, Newly Qualified Teacher, SENCO, Senior Leader, Student, Support staff, Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Tutor, Young person, Other

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