Block 4 – Adult SAND (16 years +)
*These sessions are aimed at neurodivergent adults, aged over 16 years, and / or their parents & carers*
7pm - 10pm @ Zoom Online
Session 1 Thursday 16th January 2025 Introduction to Neurodiversity; Communication
Session 2 Thursday 23rd January 2025 Processing Differences
Session 3 Thursday 30th January 2025 Sensory Differences
Session 4 Thursday 6th February 2025 Arousal & Behaviour; Getting it Right
Session 5 Thursday 13th February 2025 Embracing Self; Building a Profile *optional
SAND Session Overview
Introduction to Neurodiversity: An introduction to the presentation and impacts of neurodiversity explaining the different conditions and their overlaps.
Communication: The differences and impacts on communication and practical strategies to support.
Processing Differences: The differences and impacts of brain diversity and their impacts on function with practical strategies to minimise impact.
Sensory Differences: Understanding the sensory system and the differences common within neurodiversity. The impacts of these and practical strategies to minimise and manage impact.
Arousal and Behavioural: A look at the impact these differences have on arousal levels and resulting defensive behaviours. Strategies to understand causation and to reduce and manage arousal and behaviours.
Embracing Self: Accessing diagnosis, managing diagnosis, general supports; Practical strategies to manage stress and protect physical and mental wellbeing.
Building a Profile: Similar to our Communication Passports session (see block 2) but with adult theme.