Welcome to our parent page!
One this page your will find all of the resources that Kim has designed to support parents. They include introductions to all things sensory. Kim answers questions like ‘What is Sensory Processing? and explores sensory challenges, supports and equipment. She also explores fine motor skills and handwriting. 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
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 Screen
Understand you child’s sensory needs
Kim also offers an online sensory screen for families based in the UK. You can learn more about this here.
Sensory Challenges & Supports
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 are sensory strategies and how does this differ from 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 [...]
Interoception Explained – Processing internal sensory messages
Processing internal sensations Interoception refers to the internal sensory messages that the brain receives from the body. These sensory messages come from our organs and internal receptors. They [...]
Why Touch Pressure Helps with Regulation
A tale of two touch pathways The terms touch pressure or deep touch pressure are used by therapists to refer to firmer touch. Therapressure brushes or surgical brushes [...]
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 [...]
Fine Motor & Handwriting Support
The ultimate step by step fine motor skill resource
Kim’s fine motor package includes a step by step handwriting programme (Write Rules) and 160 additional fine motor activities you can use with your child. There are videos that your child can follow along with and videos to teach you how to use the supports correctly. If you want to know how to help you child’s fine motor skills or handwriting progress, you can learn more here. The resource is also perfect for schools, so why not share it with your child’s school too!
Fine Motor Challenges & Supports
Teaching handwriting to children – what every teacher must know
Handwriting is a complex skill Handwriting is a skill that is taught in every school. There are many approaches to teaching handwriting. Some schools focus on the cursive [...]
How to Help Children with Dyspraxia – 8 Support Strategies
Dyspraxia - Let's explore how to help A question Kim is commonly asked is how to help children with dyspraxia. Dyspraxia is a term used to describe the [...]
Homeschooling Sensory Tips for Parents
Supporting each other at home This post has been written for parents who are homeschooling their children. Many of these will be helpful for children who don’t have [...]
To pencil grip, or not to pencil grip?
Pros and cons of pencil grasps For children who have an immature pencil grasp, there are many pencil grips available to help. In this post I will use [...]
Handwriting – what does a ‘good’ pencil grasp look like
Pencil grasp is a complicated affair The way a child holds onto their pencil is often a focus of assessment in the early years. A mature pencil grasp [...]
Left Handed Scissors: What’s the difference and how can I tell?
Can you tell by looking? Have you ever wondered what the difference between left and right handed scissors is? I know that you know that left handed children [...]