Sensory Awareness eLearning course

Sensory inputs and processing can be a challenging area given how varied we all are. After all, most of us have some kind of sensory issues. Personally, I hate the feel of newspaper! With the right awareness and information you can make a huge difference to people who have sensory challenges.

This course will help you to understand sensory inputs, sensory processing and how we can support people with sensory processing differences.

  • Know your senses
  • Sensory input and processing
  • Sensory processing and modulation
  • Sensory processing differences and
  • Sensory processing disorder
  • Sensory overload
  • Sensory support
This course has been designed specifically for people who want to know more about sensory awareness. Whilst it provides focus for people working in social care, it will also be useful to a wider audience of people who would like to know more about sensory awareness.If you would like to add this course to your LMS as a SCORM file, just let us know.
This course will take 30 Minutes to complete.

You can access this Health and Social Care online course as part of the Unlimited Care Package, which includes 130+ courses and certificates, on the Click eLearning platform. Starting from just £3, access unlimited learning in one simple subscription.

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Sensory Awareness eLearning course - Grey Matter Learning

Aims of the Sensory Awareness course

By the end of the training, you will:

  • Understand and describe the eight senses
  • Know about Ayres Sensory
  • Integration
  • Know what sensory input is
  • Understand the basic principles of sensory processing
  • Understand sensory processing disorder
  • Have an understanding of sensory processing differences and sensory overload and how it might affect the people you support
  • Understand basic sensory adaptations and how they can be utilised with those you support
  • Know where to access further information and support

Already have an LMS? Add this course to your platform as a SCORM file.

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I found some of the questions very interesting, covered topics that have never been discussed before in training. They made me think and question myself, excellent course.

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These tools can help to make learning more inclusive and accessible for learners with visual or hearing impairments, as well as those who speak different languages. By incorporating Recite into our website and Click eLearning platform, we are able to provide our carers with a comprehensive and accessible training solution that helps to promote learning outcomes for all learners.