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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 Patterns Part II
Avoiders and sensors both have low neurological thresholds
Sensory Patterns
Bystanders and seekers both have high neurological thresholds
Sensory Preferences
Our individual sensory patterns or preferences affect how we react to everyday sensations
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.
Proprioception
What is proprioception? This video from STAR institute delves a bit deeper into proprioception
Anxiety and sensory processing disorder
Anxiety and sensory processing disorder - which comes first?
What is interoception? A great short video from the STAR institute explaining interoception
Unpacking the vestibular system
A video from STAR institute explaining the vestibular system in more depth
Does my child have a sensory issue?
A helpful introductory video to sensory processing by Pathways.org
A child’s view of sensory processing
A short video giving a very clear explanation of sensory processing differences.
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?
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
Regulating yourself and your classroom
Dr Bruce Perry shares effective classroom strategies that help keep students and adults calm and regulated
Stress, trauma and the brain
Dr Bruce Perry explains why regulation is so important to understand for teachers
Sensory strategies in school
A case study from New Bridge School, Oldham, putting sensory integration theory into practice
Book
Understanding Your Child’s Sensory Signals Angie Voss
A very useful handbook containing over 210 common sensory problems.
Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight Sharon Heller
This book is especially useful for teenagers and adults.
The Sensory-Sensitive Child Karen Smith and Karen Gouze
This book explains the central role of the senses and provides ‘sense-able parenting’ strategies for home and school.
The Sensory Team Handbook Nancy Mucklow
This book is an excellent resource explaining sensory processing problems to older children and teenagers.
Website
The Sensory Processing Resource Disorder Centre
Extensive website written by an American occupational therapist who is also a parent of a child with SPD
The Out-of-Sync Child Grows Up Carol Stock Kranowitz
This book is written for adolescents and provides strategies for coping with the daily challenges of life.
The Out-Of-Sync Child Carol Stock Kranowitz
Informative and clearly written book which is ideal for parents and teachers.
Temple Grandin
An excellent film on the life of Temple Grandin. It provides really helpful insight into autism and sensory differences
Star Institute for Sensory Processing Disorder
Website explaining sensory processing disorder for parents, professionals, teachers. Useful articles, resources and links.
Sensory Integration and the Child 25th Anniversary Edition Jean Ayres
Revised and updated edition of the classic book written by the founder of sensory integration theory.
Sensory Deprivation
Sensory deprivation has effects not only on our behaviours but also on our cognitive functioning.
Sensational Kids Lucy Jane Miller
Very useful up-to-date book for teachers and health care professionals written by an expert in the field.
Raising a Sensory Smart Child Lindsay Biel and Nancy Peske
Informative book with plenty of practical strategies for parents.
Raising a Sensory Smart Child
Website by the authors of the book ‘Raising a Sensory Smart Child’ has some useful checklists.
Pathways
American website raising awareness about early detection and early intervention for children with physical movement problems.
No Longer A Secret Doriet Bialer and Lucy Miller
A sequel to Sensational Kids includes a helpful framework for setting up strategies.
My Sensory Book Lauren Kerstein
A ‘fun, interactive workbook to help children identify their own sensory profiles and develop a personal toolbox of strategies’.
Living Sensationally Winnie Dunn
A book written for adults to help understand how your individual sensory patterns affect you in every day life.
Just Take A Bite Lori Ernsperger and Tania Stegen-Hanson
This book is an excellent resource for parents with children with eating challenges.
Inside I’m Hurting Louise Bomber
An excellent practical book to help support children in schools with attachment difficulties.
Sleep
Many people with sensory processing differences experience sleep disturbances
Sensory seekers
Sensory seeking or craving behaviour - why and what are some strategies to help?
Self-injurious behaviour
Self injurious behaviour, one of the most common sensory processing difficulties that parents reported in specialist school survey
Behaviour
"Is it sensory or behaviour?' is the most frequent question I am asked.
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.
Autism and sensory processing
For World Autism Awareness Week
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
Dyspraxia:The Hidden Handicap Amanda Kirby
One of the most comprehensive and useful books on dyspraxia.
Building Bridges Through Sensory Integration
Very useful practical guide for parents and professional focusing on children diagnosed with autism.
