Learning outcomes:By the end of this course, you will understand:what is meant by the term \'sensory processing\'how autistic people are affected by sensory processingthe differences between hyper- (over-) and hypo- (under-) sensitivityhow to manage hyper- and hypo-sensitivitythe dangers of hypo-sensitivityhow to communicate about sensory discomfortAudience:This course is suitable for:Anyone working with autistic adults or autistic childrenParents and carersAutistic individualsCourse content:Narrated presentation: You watch, read and listen to the learning materials.Animations: Unique, charming, sweet animations based around the central character, The Girl With The Curly Hair, and her sensory challenges in different situations.Visuals and infographics: No plain writing!Questions: Answer questions to check your understanding along the way.Notes: Print a set of summary course notes for your records.This course was written, created and narrated by autistic author and founder of The Curly Hair Project, Alis Rowe.