Episode 7: Autism & Sensory Processing

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Hannah and Conor Mc Donagh talk about the power of screening in relation to supporting occupational therapy assessments in schools. They also consider the challenges of accurately identifying autism from trauma and sensory processing difficulties, and reflect upon the growth of neurodiversity self-identification from social media.

About Conor...

Conor Mc Donagh is a Specialist Occupational Therapist and an Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner. He is a registered member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapist, The Sensory integration Network (where he offers mentorship) and is HCPC registered.

Conor's career in care started over 20 years ago in Ireland where he worked with behaviours that challenge, Autism and Learning Disabilities, before he moved to England to pursue a Degree in Occupational Therapist. Since qualifying as an Occupational Therapist, Conor started to complete Autism assessments at home, in schools and in hospitals across the UK. Subsequently he qualified as an Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner in Ayres Sensory Integration and trained to assess Dyspraxia. He completed further training in sensory issues relating to feeding difficulties, sleep issues and ADHD from the Sensory Integration Network.

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