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Resources with information on sensory integration and sensory processing disorder
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What is Interoception?
What is interoception? and how does it link to sensory processing differences?
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Interoception
How many senses do we have? And is interoception the 'eighth' sense or a category of senses?
Environment – Does It Matter?
Chloe shares how the staff in her department observed, evaluated and then changed their classroom environment
Change Is Still Possible
An adult case study demonstrating that change is still possible at aged 51!
Sensory Health
What is sensory health?
Case Study
A case study from Pendle View School, Colne putting sensory integration theory into practice
Video
Pablo
"Pablo" series features a 5-year-old-boy on the autism spectrum who creates incredible imaginary friends.
Tactile System
What is the tactile system and why is this sense so important in relation to sensory processing?
Vestibular System
What is the vestibular sense and why is this sense so important in relation to sensory processing?
Classroom sensory toolkit
Six pieces of equipment for your classroom to help with regulation
Arousal, regulation and sensory processing
What do terms such as arousal, alertness, regulation, self regulation , or self-control mean?
Proprioception
What is proprioception and why is this sense so important in relation to sensory processing?
Regulation and Self Control
What is the difference between regulation and self-control?
A mini training session
Sensory strategies in school
A case study from New Bridge School, Oldham, putting sensory integration theory into practice
Book
Toilet Training For Individuals With Autism Or Other Developmental Issues Maria Wheeler
An excellent, straight forward book on toilet training for individuals with autism and those with sensory processing differences.
The Reason I Jump Naoki Higashida
Written by a 13 year old autistic boy - a ‘must read’
Temple Grandin
An excellent film on the life of Temple Grandin. It provides really helpful insight into autism and sensory differences
Website
Social Stories Creator
A free app available through iTunes store for creating your own social stories.
National Autistic Society
Very useful website of the UK National Autistic Society. Resources, advice and support, local support groups.
My Child’s Different Elaine Halligan
This book explores the enabling role that parents can play in getting the best out of their children.
MindEd
A free e-learning resource on children’s and young people’s mental health for professionals, volunteers and families.
Just Take A Bite Lori Ernsperger and Tania Stegen-Hanson
This book is an excellent resource for parents with children with eating challenges.
House Rules Jodie Picoult
Fiction book exploring what it means to be different in our society and how autism affects a family.
Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8 Naoki Higashida
This book challenges commonly held beliefs and attitudes about autistic individuals.
Sleep
Many people with sensory processing differences experience sleep disturbances
Autism and sensory processing
For World Autism Awareness Week
Building Bridges Through Sensory Integration
Very useful practical guide for parents and professional focusing on children diagnosed with autism.
