What you'll learn
This module helps you recognise how sensory differences influence regulation, behaviour, and everyday experiences. You’ll gain practical, compassionate insight into what’s happening beneath the surface, and how unmet sensory needs can quickly lead to overwhelm.
Within The McAleer Framework, we’ll introduce the first Anchor of Regulation - The Sensory & Body Needs Anchor - showing you why meeting sensory needs is essential for emotional balance, wellbeing, and the ability to engage with the world.
Together, we’ll explore the 8 senses, how sensory seeking and avoidance present in real life, and practical ways to support sensory regulation in daily routines
This module is about turning insight into meaningful, everyday actions that help neurodivergent people feel safe, seen, and supported. his module takes you deeper, helping you recognise how sensory differences influence regulation, behaviour, and everyday experiences.
Meet your speakers
Andy Hazley & Lorraine McAleer
Neurodiversity Training Specialists
Join Andy and Lorraine as they brings both personal and professional insight as adults with autism. For over 17 years, they have been passionately advocating and supporting families and organisations through education, training and support
Event Details
This is group training for a maximum of 50 people, in location of your choice in Northern Ireland. We are flexible on time. For training outside of NI please contact us for a quote
Ready to start your learning journey?
Join our training event to gain valuable insights, practical tips, and expert guidance on neurodiversity.
£450.00
Continue your Learning Journey
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Meet Lorraine
Lorraine McAleer, a former teacher and late-identified woman with autism, has over 25 years of experience. She co-founded Learning SPACE and Diverse SPACE to empower children and their key adults with effective, compassionate support. Her journey is rooted in family experience and shaped by years of hands-on practice, training, and continuous learning
Meet Andy
Andy brings both personal and professional insight as an adult with autism, ADHD, PDA, and Dyslexia/Dyspraxia and proud father of three adult children, who are all autistic. For over 20 years, he has been passionately advocating and supporting families and organization through training.
What people are saying
Lorraine and Andy were incredible! I laughed, cried and learnt so much. The most raw, honest and open thinking and minded course I have attended relating to autism, ADHD and neurodiversity. Thank you and keep up the great work
Enniskillen Our Generation Project May 2025
It was really informative and Lorraine & Andy were so passionate about what they were teaching us. Thank you! More of this needed for all staff in schools
Enniskillen Our Generation Project May 2025
Thanks to Andy I have learnt how to get into the mind of my son and why he does the things he does!
Parent
This training workshop has helped me: 1. Reflect and build a deeper understanding of my ASD, 2. I feel more confident to help other people to help support and encouraging positive interactions as part of building their confidence
Enniskillen Our Generation Project May 2025
“I’ve been in this job for 20 years and I don’t think anyone really told me what to do with these sensory tools. It was fabulous. Thank you for facilitating.”
Glengormley High School
Excellent, very personable training, well done and thank you to both trainers
Enniskillen Our Generation Project May 2025