Welcome to our sensory page!
One this page your will find all of the articles Kim has written on sensory processing since 2018! They include introductions to all things sensory. Kim answers questions like ‘What is Sensory Processing? and explores sensory challenges, supports and equipment. Don’t be afraid to hit the ‘load more button’! There’s a search option at the top right of the page if you can’t find what you’re looking for.
Sensory Introduction
What is Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)?
Understanding sensory processing or integration Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a term that describes the challenges children (and adults) have when their brains are not interpreting the sensory [...]
Autism (ASD) and Sensory Processing Issues – Signs and How to Help
Sensory processing and autism Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) or sensory issues describes the challenges children (and adults) have when their brains interpret the sensory messages they receive differently. [...]
It is a Sensory Issue? Symptoms and Signs of Sensory Issues in Children
The signs of sensory processing differences In this article Kim describes some common signs of sensory issues. You might see the behaviours if your child has Sensory Processing [...]
Sensory Training
Become your child’s sensory champion
If you want to take your sensory knowledge to the next level joining our online training is a must! In the training our founder, Kim, walks you through everything sensory. From understanding proprioception, to arousal and neurology. Kim covers it all.
There are options for everyone. The introduction is free. The full training is indexed to the UK national minimum wage, as our goal is to keep things affordable. There are also discounts for schools purchasing for more than four staff.
Join Kim and take a deep dive into sensory and become your child’s sensory champion. Click here to start your learning journey today.
Sensory Challenges & Supports
Creating a sensory room or space at school – important questions to ask!
Support regulation with a sensory room You have been given the task of creating a sensory room or space in your school. It’s an exciting opportunity and you [...]
What are sensory circuits and how can I use them at school?
Support attention with sensory circuits Sensory circuits have evolved from sensory diets. They are like a gym circuit, but using sensory based activities to support a child’s readiness [...]
Reframing classroom behaviours: What the child is communicating?
Behaviour or communication? When I speak about sensory differences, one question that always pops up is whether the behaviours are sensory needs or not. In this article I [...]
Sensory Processing in the Classroom – One teacher’s reflection
Reflections from a specialist provision Becky is a teacher who works in an autism specialist provision for autistic children in the UK. A specialist provision is a school [...]
The Impact of Sensory Processing with Griffin OT
Monitoring our progress I'm really excited to be able to share the preliminary review of our online course Sensory Processing with GriffinOT. I was able to present these results [...]
Helping children with interoceptive awareness
Teaching interoceptive awareness Interoceptive awareness is the ability to notice the sensory information that the brain receives internally from the body. These messages come from the interoceptive receptors [...]