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Supporting children’s sensory needs in libraries

Name: Supporting children’s sensory needs in libraries
Start: 2024-11-12T13:00:00+11:00
End: 2024-11-12T15:00:00+11:00

Tuesday 12 November @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm AEDT

The library environment can significantly influence the behaviour and social interactions of children with sensory processing needs. For instance, a child who is sensitive may avoid busy, bright, or noisy areas, while a child who seeks sensory input might enjoy more movement or tactile experiences.

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 engage meaningfully with children experiencing sensory differences.

In this session you will learn:

The characteristics of sensory seekers and sensory avoiders
How to understand responses related to sensory needs
Ways to create a sensory-sensitive environment
Strategies to support children in transitioning and self-regulating 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, 12 November | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm AEST/NSW Time
Module 2: Tuesday, 19 November | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm AEST/NSW Time

*Please adjust to your time zone if 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.