Module 3: Sensory Awareness and Regulation
A one-day online training.
Module 3 in the BPS Approved Cert/Dip in Autism and Mental Health.
£160
(inclusive of all course materials)
Sensory Regulation & Mental Health One-Day BPS Approved Online Training Course
One-Day Online Training Course
This one-day online training course introduces the sensory system, exploring the critical link between sensory regulation and mental health, and providing practical tools for sensory regulation.
Designed for those supporting autistic people with co-occurring mental health conditions, this course delivers essential, evidence-based knowledge and practical skills you can apply immediately in practice.
You’ll learn how sensory differences impact emotional regulation, behaviour, and mental wellbeing — and how to adapt environments and interventions to better support autistic individuals.
Flexible Online Learning
100% online via an easy-to-use learning management platform
Study at your own pace with full access to all course materials
Take as a stand-alone course or as Module 3 of the BPS-Approved Certificate and Diploma in Autism and Mental Health
What will you learn on this course?
- Understand how the sensory system works and its role in mental health
- Explain the role of sensory integration in supporting sensory modulation
- Identify how sensory over- and under-stimulation impacts autistic mental health and wellbeing
- Recognise sensory preferences, including signs of hyper- and hypo-sensitivities
- Use sensory screening and assessment tools to identify support needs
- Apply the “Spotting the Signs” sensory tool to increase client self-awareness
- Use Dan Siegel’s Hand Model of the Brain to explain sensory dysregulation, stress, and the fight-or-flight response
- Use the Sensory Ladder to describe and monitor sensory and emotional states
- Identify signs of autistic burnout, meltdowns, and shutdowns linked to sensory overload
- Apply the autistic person’s hierarchy of needs as a psychoeducation and support-planning framework
- Understand the importance of proprioceptive input for daily sensory regulation
- Use the Sensory Resources Pack to support psychoeducation and access to sensory strategies
- Implement 20 practical proprioceptive tools to improve sensory regulation
- Expand your toolkit with effective strategies for sensory and emotional regulation
- Apply current research, literature, and best-practice approaches in sensory and emotional regulation
Investment
£160.00 (inclusive of all course materials)
For multiple bookings or for employer invoicing please call 07545 190915.
Discounts are available for multiple bookings.
Resources and Strategies you will take away
🧠 Sensory System & Mental Health Guide
A clear, practitioner-friendly overview of how the sensory system works and its impact on emotional regulation and mental health.
🔍 Sensory “Spotting the Signs” Tool
A practical screening resource to help identify sensory preferences, hyper-sensitivities, and hypo-sensitivities during assessment.
🖐️ Dan Siegel’s Hand Model Visual Tool
An easy-to-use psychoeducation resource to explain sensory dysregulation, stress responses, and fight-or-flight.
🪜 Sensory Ladder Framework
A visual tool for describing and tracking different sensory and emotional states, supporting shared understanding with clients.
🔥 Autistic Burnout, Meltdown & Shutdown Guide
A practical reference for recognising signs of sensory overload and supporting regulation needs.
📊 Autistic Hierarchy of Needs Model
A structured psychoeducation tool to frame sensory support needs and guide intervention planning.
🤸 Proprioceptive Regulation Toolkit (20 Tools)
A curated set of 20 proprioceptive strategies to support daily sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing.
📦 Sensory Resources Pack
A downloadable pack to support self-awareness, psychoeducation, and access to personalised sensory strategies.
📚 Evidence-Based Practice Summary
A concise review of current research, literature, and best-practice approaches in sensory and emotional regulation.
How many lessons are there in this course?
Course Structure
6 Expert-Led Lessons | Online & Self-Paced
This module includes six focused lessons designed to build practical knowledge and confidence in sensory regulation, autism, and mental health.
What’s Covered
🧠 Lesson 1: Sensory Awareness
Understand the eight sensory systems and how they influence perception, behaviour, and emotional regulation.
🌈 Lesson 2: Autism & the Sensory Systems
Increase awareness of how autistic sensory differences affect daily functioning and wellbeing.
🤸 Lesson 3: Proprioception & Interoception
Explore the critical role of proprioceptive and interoceptive input in sensory and emotional regulation.
💬 Lesson 4: Sensory Regulation & Mental Health
Examine the relationship between sensory regulation, stress, anxiety, and mental health in autistic people.
🛠️ Lesson 5: Sensory & Proprioceptive Strategies
Learn practical, evidence-based strategies to support sensory modulation and emotional regulation.
📚 Lesson 6: Sensory Awareness & Regulation Resources
Access and learn how to use ready-to-use tools and resources to support assessment, psychoeducation, and intervention.
What are the benefits of completing this training?
Why Take This Course?
Enhance Your Skills in Autism, Sensory Awareness and Regulation.
This course equips practitioners with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to support autistic people with co-occurring mental health conditions through a neuro-affirmative, evidence-based approach.
Key Benefits & Outcomes
🧠 Understand Sensory & Mental Health Connections
Learn how sensory regulation impacts mental wellbeing using an inside-out, neuro-affirmative framework.
📜 BPS-Approved Certification
Work towards the BPS Certificate in Autism and Mental Health. Complete one-day equivalent training (8 hours CPD).
⚙️ Adjust Your Practice
Gain practical skills to adapt interventions and strategies for autistic people with mental health needs.
💡 Develop Core Professional Skills
Acquire specialist knowledge and approaches to support autistic individuals experiencing co-occurring conditions.
📚 Access Supportive Resources
Receive tools, worksheets, and frameworks to apply in practice immediately.
👁️ Increase Self-Awareness
Reflect on your own practice and enhance your professional insight.
🛠️ Apply Learning to Practice
Translate course content into real-world strategies that improve outcomes for clients.
What else will you take away from this course?
Included in Your Course
📝 PDF Course Handouts
Clear, structured handouts to support your learning and revision.
🎥 7 Tutor-Led Videos
8 weeks of access to engaging video lessons, designed to guide your learning step by step.
📖 Course Guide
A complete guide to navigate the course, lessons, and resources.
📘 6 Course Workbooks
Interactive workbooks to reinforce learning and help you apply concepts in practice.
🏆 Certificate of Completion
Official recognition of your achievement for professional development.
📄 3 Downloadable Articles
Evidence-based readings to deepen your understanding of sensory regulation and autism.
🛠️ 2 Spotting the Signs Tools / Skills-Based Resource Packs
Practical tools for identifying sensory and emotional regulation needs in autistic individuals.
📊 13 Downloadable Worksheets
Interactive worksheets to consolidate learning and support practical application.
💡 Psychoeducation Tools
Resources to support client understanding, self-awareness, and engagement.
🖊️ 3 Reflective Practice Worksheets
Tools to encourage professional reflection and enhance your practice.
📚 Further Reading / Reference List
Curated list of research, articles, and resources to extend your knowledge.
🔗 Access to Supplementary Learning Materials
Additional online resources to enhance your learning experience.
How long with this course take to complete?
⏱️ Duration & CPD Accreditation
This online training course is equivalent to 1 full day of professional learning (8 hours CPD), allowing you to gain valuable skills and knowledge at your own pace.
✅ Flexible online learning — study anywhere, anytime
✅ BPS-approved CPD for professional development
✅ Complete in one day or spread over multiple sessions to suit your schedule
Can I go on to complete the BPS Approved Certificate?
🎓 Continue Your Learning with the BPS-Approved Certificate
If you’d like to progress further, you can complete the BPS-Approved Certificate in Autism and Mental Health.
Click here to go to the Certificate course page and gain access to six additional online modules, each designed to build your expertise and professional skills.
📚 Certificate Programme Modules
🧠 Module 1: Understanding Autism & Mental Health
Deepen your knowledge of autism and its intersection with mental health.
⚙️ Module 2: Core Practitioner Skills & Adjustments
Develop essential skills and learn how to adapt practice to meet autistic clients’ needs.
💡 Module 4: Autism, Alexithymia, Masking & Synesthesia
Explore the impact of alexithymia and masking on mental health.
😰 Module 5: Autism & Anxiety
Learn strategies to support autistic clients managing anxiety.
💚 Module 6: Autism & Depression
Understand signs, impacts, and approaches for supporting autistic individuals with depression.
🛠️ Module 7: Autism & Demand Avoidance
Gain insights and practical strategies for managing demand avoidance in practice.
✅ Why Continue With the Certificate?
Builds specialist knowledge in autism and mental health
Fully online and self-paced for flexible learning
Complements the Sensory Regulation module you’ve completed
Recognised BPS-approved CPD certification