Sensory processing and regulation can impact on how children interact, play, and participate in learning experiences. This webinar will discuss how young children perceive, process sensory information within the preschool environment to participate in experiences.
Gain an understanding of:
Sensory processing and its role in everyday life and early childhood development.
- The 8 sensory systems and their unique roles and functions.
- Sensory processing patterns and differences such as sensory seeking, avoiding, sensitivity and low registration.
- Strategies that educators can use to meet children's sensory processing needs and support regulation, learning and participation.
This workshop aligns with the National Quality Standard:
QA 1: Educational Program and Practice
QA 2: Children’s Health and Safety
QA 3: Physical Environment
QA 5: Relationships with children
QA 6: Collaborative Partnerships with Families and Communities
N.B. This professional development activity can be used towards teacher identified hours. Teachers need to record this activity in their NESA logbook.