Sensory Difference & Role of Positive Touch

Sensory Differences and the Role of Positive Touch

Course timings: 9.30 am – 3.30 pm

Course code: I

Trainer: Helen Wood

Learn how Autistic Spectrum Disorder, sensory impairment and tactile defensiveness affect the way people respond to touch and use this understanding to develop coping strategies and positive interventions

Find out:

  • How positive touch influences childhood development
  • The different ways that people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and learning disabilities respond to touch and how this affects their behaviour
  • How different parts of the body respond to touch

Outcomes of the course:

  • An insight into sensory differences and how to respond to them
  • The knowledge to use the power of massage stories
  • A wealth of practical ways to encourage positive touch, build tolerance and gain trust

Cost of course: includes lunch, refreshments and supporting notes

£185 (ex Vat)

LONDON, The Ibis Hotel, (Euston Station) 9th Nov 2009
BIRMINGHAM, EDGBASTON, The Portland Hotel 10th Nov 2009
BIRMINGHAM, EDGBASTON, The Portland Hotel 27th Apr 2010
LONDON, The Ibis Hotel, (Euston Station) 12th May 2010
GLASGOW, Adelphi Centre 10th June 2010

Concept Training is one of the country's leading providers of training offering a wide range of VALUE FOR MONEY training programmes for anyone working or living with Children, Young People and Adults with Special Needs, Learning Disability, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome, Sensory Impairment, Challenging Behaviour, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties.

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