Understanding Sensory Differences (North Manchester)

This session is aimed at parents/carers of PRIMARY and SECONDARY school-aged children. Other sessions in Central and South Manchester are available also.

This workshop is led by a Specialist Occupational Therapist in the Social Communication Pathway and will provide the opportunity to:

• Develop your understanding of sensory systems. E.g., Touch, smell, taste, movement and introduce less familiar systems such as proprioception and interception.
• Consider how neurodivergent individuals may experience sensory differences.
• Think about how sensory differences can affect everyday activities.
• Explore strategies that may be considered when supporting a neurodivergent individual.
• Hear about the experiences of other families and share your own experiences if you wish.

Biscuits, tea and coffee will be provided. However, lunch isn't covered so please make sure to bring your own food for the lunch break.

If you need an interpreter to access the session, please email TWFuY2hlc3RlclNDUCAhIFdvcmtzaG9wcyB8IG1mdCAhIG5ocyAhIHVr with at least a week’s notice before the session. Each session can only cater for one interpreter so please contact the SCP team ASAP if you require one.

This workshop is one in a series of four available from the SCP

They are:

1: Understanding neurodiversity and well-being

2: Understanding sensory differences

3: Understanding communication differences

4: Understanding and working with the education system

Please note the workshops are aimed at Manchester residents and some of the resources and services discussed in the sessions will be Manchester specific.

Any queries about this session can be directed to: TWFuY2hlc3RlclNDUCAhIFdvcmtzaG9wcyB8IG1mdCAhIG5ocyAhIHVr

Also check out other Workshops in Manchester.