Supporting children’s sensory needs in libraries

Tuesday 24 September @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm AEST

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The library environment can significantly influence the behavior and social interactions of children with sensory processing challenges. For instance, a child who is oversensitive may avoid busy, bright, or noisy areas, while an under-sensitive child may seek out movement or close contact with others.

Join us for this interactive workshop designed to equip library staff with practical tools to support children with sensory needs. You’ll gain valuable insights into sensory processing, explore strategies to create inclusive environments and learn how to better engage with children who experience sensory challenges.

In this session you will learn:

The characteristics of sensory seekers and sensory avoiders
How to identify challenging behaviours related to sensory needs
Ways to create a sensory-sensitive environment
Strategies to help children transition and regulate during activities

Important: Please complete the Libraries as Community Connectors eLearning modules before attending.

These sessions are for

All public library staff

When

2 sessions; 2 hours each;
Module 1: Tuesday, 24 September | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm AEST/NSW Time
Module 2: Tuesday, 1 October | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm AEST/NSW Time

*Please adjust to your time zone in necessary

Where

This event will be held online via Zoom.
Instructions will be emailed to you before the event. If you have any accessibility needs, please let us know during registration.

Cost

Free

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Your facilitators

This session will be facilitated by Mary, an Occupational Therapist from our NDIS team, and Kylie, a trained parent-peer worker from the Libraries team who is raising a child with a disability.

Additional info

Log in details	Once registered, we will send you further information, including the link to join the session, closer to the event date. Please ensure you have a good internet connection for a smooth experience.
Contact details	For more information or any questions, please contact Marg (Team Leader) at margaret@plumtree.org.au
Funding	The Libraries as Community Connectors project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.