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Resources with information on sensory integration and sensory processing disorder
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Case Study
A case study from Pendle View School, Colne putting sensory integration theory into practice
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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
Proprioception
What is proprioception and why is this sense so important in relation to sensory processing?
Sensory strategies in school
A case study from New Bridge School, Oldham, putting sensory integration theory into practice
Website
The Daily Mile
A very simple and effective scheme to get 15 minutes of proprioceptive and vestibular input into each child’s day.
Book
Therapy Ball Activities Fun Deck
This is a great resource to have in a school, therapy department or at home.
The Out-Of-Sync Child Has Fun Carol Stock Kranowitz
This book features more than one hundred fun, sensory motor activities.
The Kid’s Guide to Staying Awesome and In Control Lauren Brunker
This book is full of sensory ideas to help children aged 7 – 14 years to regulate their emotions.
Sensory Seekers
This list has loads of ideas of toys for sensory seekers.
Sensory Lifestyle
This blog written by an occupational therapist is primarily aimed at parents of babies and young children.
Sensory Diet Cards
A very useful resource to help children to regulate themselves.
Scooter Board Activities Fun Deck
Raising a Sensory Smart Child
Website by the authors of the book ‘Raising a Sensory Smart Child’ has some useful checklists.
No Time For Flashcards
This website has lots of great ideas for sensory and creative play.
Movement Break Ideas
This website has some good ideas of activities to put in your movement break jar.
Video
Kids Workout
You Tube exercise video designed for older children who want a more serious fitness type workout.
Kids Dance and Fitness Workout
You Tube exercise video for slightly older children with more dance moves.
Kids Activities Blog
This blog is packed full of ideas for art, crafts and games for all ages.
GoNoodle
Amazing website with loads of free videos for different ages designed for the classroom.
Animal Actions
Younger children will enjoy these animal action cards,
Sensory strategies
Often there is a misconception that specialist equipment is needed for sensory strategies, but equipment need not be expensive
Cheap sensory equipment
8 activities using a duvet ball bag
Scooter board activities
The scooter board is a key piece of equipment and can be used for endless different activities
Sensory strategies in the classroom
Resources to use within the classroom
Sensory retreat
It is important to think about retreat time, when thinking about building sensory input into every day life
Vestibular system
The vestibular system is the sensory system responsible for detecting movement of our head and the sense of gravity.
Virtual world
This virtual world from a sensory perspective is very different from the 'real life' world.
Vestibular Input in lockdown
Some simple ways to get vestibular input while we still have restrictions in place.
Vestibular and proprioceptive ideas post lockdown
A revisit to vestibular and proprioceptive activities for post lockdown!
am often asked what equipment is needed within the classroom
Early Intervention Games Barbara Sher
A book of fun games that can be played at home or school to develop social and motor skills.
Cosmic Kids Yoga
Yoga adventures for children aged 3 +
Animal Exercises for Kids
You Tube exercise video particularly suitable and fun for younger children.
Proprioception in Lockdown
How do we get proprioceptive input in our day in lockdown?
A Boy Made of Blocks Keith Stuart
A great read and also insight into family life with an autistic child.
101 Things For Kids To Do Outside Dawn Isaac
This book is packed full of great ideas to get children outside and active.
And Next Comes L
A blog containing loads of sensory resources, educational activities and crafts for kids, and autism resources.
