Let’s talk about… understanding sensory support for your child
Tuesday 12 November @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm AEDT
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1 Ticket per family – Any identifiable information you provide during registration will remain confidential and will not be shared outside of the organization
Let’s explore the sensory needs of our children and possible strategies that can help with sensory regulation
Children with sensory sensitivities may have their behavior, social interactions, and development significantly influenced by their surroundings, whether at home, school, or in the community.
For example, a child who is undersensitive might actively seek out constant movement and enjoy physical contact, such as hugging. As a result, sitting still and focusing could be challenging for them. Conversely, a child who is oversensitive may find busy, brightly lit environments overwhelming and may prefer to avoid loud noises or crowded places.
This workshop will help you gain insights into your child’s unique sensory needs and provide practical strategies for sensory regulation, empowering you to support their well-being more effectively.
Join us to explore:
- The differences between sensory seekers and avoiders
- How to identify challenging behaviors caused by unmet sensory needs
- Practical tips for creating a sensory-friendly environment
- Effective strategies for managing transitions and helping your child regulate their emotions
The ‘Let’s talk about…’ sessions are designed by families for families to discuss various topics and learn together. They are facilitated by trained parent-peer workers raising a child with developmental delay or disability.
This session is for
Parents, primary carers and family members of children with disability, delay or neurodivergence aged 0-8 years.
When
Tuesday 12 November; 7pm to 9pm AEDT/NSW Time
*Please adjust for your time zone if necessary.
Where
We hold this event online using Zoom and will email you instructions prior to the event.
Please advise us of any accessibility needs during registration.
Cost
Free
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We may cancel sessions if we receive fewer than 4 RSVPs.
Please confirm your attendance in due time when we email you to seek confirmation.
Your facilitators
Members of our therapy team, guest speakers, and trained parent peer workers who are raising a child with a disability or delay facilitate Plumtree’s workshops and courses. Kylie, a parent-peer worker, and Karen, an occupational therapist, will provide sensory support for your child.
Kylie, a parent-peer worker, and Karen, a senior occupational therapist, will be facilitating this session.
Additional info
| Log in details | Once registered, we will provide further details closer to the date, including the link to join the session. You will need a good internet connection to attend. |
| Contact details | For more information or questions, feel free to contact Mana (Parent Learning Manager) mana@plumtree.org.au |
| Professionals | At this stage, we don’t have the capacity to accommodate professionals in this program. If you are a professional, please feel free to share any of our calendar information with the families you are working with. |
| Funding | Plumtree’s calendar is funded through the NSW Department of Education Start Strong Pathways program. |
