Sensory Tools for Your Classroom

Sensory Tools for Your Classroom

Most students with autism spectrum disorder benefit from sensory and motor support. This workshop provides an overview of sensory systems and demonstrates activities to support sensory needs. Previous attendees reported learning important information about how persons with sensory and motor difficulties deal with all the confusing noise and movement in our modern world.

Learning outcomes include:

  • Understanding sensory systems
  • Identifying different types of sensory dysfunction
  • Understanding how sensory and motor difficulties affect cognition and functioning
  • Tips and strategies to address sensory needs on the classroom
Workshop information
  • Duration: one day
  • Mode: online/zoom
  • Prerequisite: completion of the Introduction to the Education of Students with Autism training is suggested, but not required
  • Target Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and physical and occupational therapists