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Online training: Trauma and the senses

Friday 31 March 2017

Childhood trauma can have a lasting effect on sensory processing, meaning some foster children struggle with simple motor skills. They might be clumsy or accident prone, have trouble holding pens and cutlery, or seem to lack the ability to feel pain.

It’s not too late to help them develop. Complete our short online course to learn about trauma and discover practical activities that stimulate your foster child’s senses.

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What you’ll learn 

This short online course is free for you to complete as an NFA foster parent. You’ll learn how to:

  • Help foster children improve their sensory perception
  • Understand all 7 senses, including vestibular and proprioception
  • Identify the causes and effects of missed development opportunities

How to sign up

Call us on 01895 200300 to let us know you’re interested.

We’ll set you up with everything you need to complete the course at home in your free time. Why not sign up now?

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