These workshops were created to give professionals a deeper understanding of neurodiversity and the associated sensory issues, behavioural challenges and presentations.
So whether you work in a school, nursery, medical setting or as a care giver, we can help you to better understand, respond to, and empower the neurodivergent people you are supporting.
Our practitioners have years’ of experience and can provide a unique insight into how you can improve your methods and offer meaningful support to people with additional needs.
The below workshops are available in both online and in-person options throughout the year.
If you have bespoke training requirements, or want to book an exclusive training session please talk to us – training@sensationall.org.uk
Beyond the Label – Neurodiversity training
This 2-part training course was specially designed to help professionals achieve a better understanding of neurodiversity so they can go ‘beyond the label’ and offer practical, beneficial support to their pupils or clients. We offer these 2-hour sessions throughout the year in both online and in-person versions. Click below to read more about each of the sessions:
Part 1 – foundation
For: Any professional starting their neurodiversity journey.
Focus: Foundational understanding of neurodiversity, sensory processing and nervous system regulation. Includes practical strategies for any group setting.
We will cover:
- Introduction to neurodiversity and what it really means
- Co-existence of neurodivergent conditions
- Behaviour as communication
- Sensory processing differences
- How to create sensory-aware environments
- Co-regulation – how to use to benefit learning and behaviour
- Practical strategies to use everyday
Part 2 – advanced
For: Experienced staff who want to enhance their practice.
Focus: To advance insight into neurodivergent conditions, sensory regulation and tailored interventions.
We will cover:
- Understanding attention, energy, and executive functioning
- Supporting emotional intensity
- In-depth exploration of autistic experiences
- Communication processing and interaction – verbal and non-verbal
- Challenging behaviour – understanding triggers and safe ways to de-escalate
- Classroom strategies for regulation and focus
- Inclusion, independence, and wellbeing strategies
Beyond the Label can be delivered exclusively for your team as a half day session (price dependent on attendee numbers and location) – contact us for a quote.
60 minute workshops:
Alternatively we offer topic specific training in manageable 1-hour sessions – click the + next to the title to read more about each one. Upcoming dates will be advertised below.
If you wish to book for a group or have a session exclusive for your workplace please contact us for a quote:
Autism Masterclass
A deeper understanding for everyday life.
We’ll have a compassionate, practical look at Autism and how it shapes a person’s experiences, communication and emotions.
You’ll explore:
- How Autistic people experiences the world through their senses
- How to support emotional regulation and connection
- Masking, stress and burnout
- How to create inclusive routines and environments
Behaviours That Are Challenging
How to de-escalate behaviour.
Learn why outbursts happen, and how to respond in ways that keep everyone safe, calm, and connected.
You’ll explore:
- Early signs of anxiety and overwhelm
- How sensory and emotional overload can trigger behaviour
- Practical, respectful strategies to calm and reassure
Energy & Co-regulation
Understanding energy, stress and connection.
This session helps you pre-empt when someone is running low on energy or nearing overwhelm, so you can support them before things escalate.
We will discuss how the body’s fight, flight, and freeze responses influence behaviour and give you ways to regulate and support their needs.
You’ll explore:
- What drains or boosts the “energy battery”
- How to read early signs of stress
- Gentle ways to co-regulate together
- Practical strategies for calmer, more predictable interactions
ADHD Deep Dive
Understanding attention, energy and emotion.
Find our more about ADHD and how it affects attention, energy and emotional regulation.
You’ll explore:
- How ADHD affects daily life
- Why it can lead to impulsiveness, high-energy behaviour or frustrations
- Strategies for focus, routines and regulation
- How to use people’s strengths to thrive
Communication and Non-Verbal support
Connecting even when words are tricky.
Learn how to read cues, respond needs, and strengthen connection when verbal communication is hard.
You’ll explore:
- Understanding non-verbal communication
- How processing time affects responses
- Techniques to interact in a non-verbal way
- Simple ways to connect through play and presence
Classroom Practical Strategies
Practical, easy-to-use strategies to support regulation, routines and wellbeing at in school.
You will leave with clear, realistic tools that help promote a calmer, safer, classroom environment. Our techniques enable you to support pupil independence and emotional wellbeing.
You’ll explore:
- How to recognise signals and early signs of stress
- Simple ways to support regulation, calm, and co-regulation
- Sensory-friendly strategies for everyday routines
- Managing transitions in and out of the class, from lesson to lesson etc.)
- Responding to behaviour without escalating stress
