According to the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities, learning disabilities can be defined as ‘the presence of a significant intellectual impairment and deficits in social functioning or adaptive behavior which are present from childhood’.  This means that the person affected will usually have difficulties understanding, learning and remembering new things, and in generalising any learning to new situations.  People with learning disabilities may also have one or more physical and/or sensory impairments.

Course content:

• Understanding what is meant by the term ‘Learning Disabilities’.
• Forms of learning disabilities
• The importance of the sense of touch and smell
• Choosing and blending essential oils for treatments and method of use
• Contra-indications and the safe use of essential oils
• Aromatherapy and massage for relaxation
• Interactive massage and multi-sensory massage
• How to prepare for treatment

Pre-requisite –

•  A qualification in Anatomy and Physiology
• An aromatherapy qualification to PPA standards