Do you work with Adults? Do you understand that many neurodivergent adults — and adults with a wide range of disabilities — experience sensory processing in ways that differ significantly from neurotypical individuals?

These sensory needs are basic needs, and when they are misunderstood or unmet, anxiety can increase, behaviours may be misinterpreted, and crucial safeguarding indicators can be overlooked.

To support practitioners in recognising and responding to these needs, we are offering a high‑quality, 1‑day training course: Understanding Sensory Processing in Adults — designed specifically for professionals who work directly with adults in social care and health care settings.

This course can be delivered face to face or online, giving you complete flexibility in how you develop your workforce.

Why This Training Matters

Adults with sensory processing differences often experience environments, interactions, and daily tasks in ways that others may not immediately recognise. Without an understanding of an individual’s sensory profile, practitioners may unintentionally misinterpret distress, behaviour, or communication.

This has direct implications for effective safeguarding, as signs of abuse or harm can be masked by — or mistaken for — sensory‑driven responses. Strengthening practitioners’ understanding of sensory processing is therefore essential for safe, person‑centred, and rights‑based practice.

What Your Team Will Learn

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

- Understand what is meant by sensory processing, sensory integration, and sensory processing disorder
- Describe the 8 main sensory systems
- Understand the process of sensory modulation
- Identify behaviours that may indicate difficulties with sensory modulation in adults
- Consider how day‑to‑day activities impact adults with sensory processing disorder
- Explore practical ways to support adults whose sensory profile differs from a “typical” one

This training is grounded in real‑world adult care practice, ensuring that learning translates directly into improved support, communication, and safeguarding.

👥 Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for anyone working directly with adults, including:
- Adult social workers

- Learning disability and autism practitioners

- Mental health teams

- Supported living and residential care staff

- Occupational therapy support staff

- Community support workers

- Safeguarding practitioners

-Healthcare teams

Action Points

• Find out more about this high quality course here

• Contact us here

We also have a course for the children's health and social care workforce ‘Understanding Sensory Processing in Children’

Did you know that you can get a 5% discount on your next training when a colleague you refer makes a booking?

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