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 Challenges
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 [...]
Interoception Explained – Processing internal sensory messages
Processing internal sensations Interoception refers to the sensory information that the brain receives internally from the body. These sensory messages come from our organs and internal receptors. They [...]
How it feels when your child receives diagnosis
Navigating through diagnosis How it feels when your child receives a diagnosis can take you by surprise. It can be a very confusing and overwhelming time. During this [...]
Our story – receiving a diagnosis of autism for our daughter
A personal story - Tina and Kelly It was not until her daughter Kelly started school, that Tina noticed there was something quite different about the way she [...]
What is sensory overload? And how can I support it?
Sensory overloaded = too much information Sensory overload is a term which describes the experience an individual with sensory differences may have when they receive too much sensory [...]
Arousal, Attention and Sensory Processing What’s the Links?
Arousal is all about alertness Arousal at its simplest is how awake or alert or how tired you are. It supports attention and focus. There are a number [...]
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.
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Sensory Supports
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 [...]
What’s the difference between sensory strategies, sensory diets, sensory processing and sensory integration?
Sensory strategies are a tool In the sensory world, there are lot of different terms and phrases. It can quickly get confusing, even for trained therapists! The terms [...]
Why Touch Pressure Helps with Regulation
A tale of two touch pathways The term touch pressure, or deep touch pressure, are used by therapists to refer to firmer touch. Therapressure brushes or surgical brushes [...]