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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
Classroom sensory toolkit
Six pieces of equipment for your classroom to help with regulation
Tactile System
What is the tactile system and why is this sense so important in relation to sensory processing?
Video
Pablo
"Pablo" series features a 5-year-old-boy on the autism spectrum who creates incredible imaginary friends.
A child’s view of sensory processing
A short video giving a very clear explanation of sensory processing differences.
Does my child have a sensory issue?
A helpful introductory video to sensory processing by Pathways.org
Vestibular System
What is the vestibular sense and why is this sense so important in relation to sensory processing?
Unpacking the vestibular system
A video from STAR institute explaining the vestibular system in more depth
Proprioception
What is proprioception and why is this sense so important in relation to sensory processing?
What is proprioception? This video from STAR institute delves a bit deeper into proprioception
What is interoception? A great short video from the STAR institute explaining interoception
Sensory regulation in the classroom
A mini training session
Stress, trauma and the brain
Dr Bruce Perry explains why regulation is so important to understand for teachers
Regulation and Self Control
What is the difference between regulation and self-control?
Arousal, regulation and sensory processing
What do terms such as arousal, alertness, regulation, self regulation , or self-control mean?
Regulating yourself and your classroom
Dr Bruce Perry shares effective classroom strategies that help keep students and adults calm and regulated
Sensory strategies in school
A case study from New Bridge School, Oldham, putting sensory integration theory into practice
Anxiety and sensory processing disorder
Anxiety and sensory processing disorder - which comes first?
Book
The Brain Book
A great easy to read neuroscience book with amazing illustrations and photographs
Website
The Daily Mile
A very simple and effective scheme to get 15 minutes of proprioceptive and vestibular input into each child’s day.
The Brain with David Eagleman
Dr David Eagleman looks at the senses and how we interpret sensory information.
The Baby Sense Secret Megan Faure
This is an excellent, really sensible book for parents of newborn babies.
Why Love Matters Sue Gerhardt
This is a fascinating book on neuroscience, emotional and social development, and parenting.
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.
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.
Therapy Ball Activities Fun Deck
This is a great resource to have in a school, therapy department or at home.
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.
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 Reason I Jump Naoki Higashida
Written by a 13 year old autistic boy - a ‘must read’
The Out-Of-Sync Child Has Fun Carol Stock Kranowitz
This book features more than one hundred fun, sensory motor activities.
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.
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.
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.
Social Stories Creator
A free app available through iTunes store for creating your own social stories.
Sleep: A guide for parents
Cerebra have produced a very informative guide to help parents understand sleep problems in children.
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 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 Diet Cards
A very useful resource to help children to regulate themselves.
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.
Scooter Board Activities Fun Deck
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 Time For Flashcards
This website has lots of great ideas for sensory and creative play.
No Longer A Secret Doriet Bialer and Lucy Miller
A sequel to Sensational Kids includes a helpful framework for setting up strategies.
National Autistic Society
Very useful website of the UK National Autistic Society. Resources, advice and support, local support groups.
My Sensory Book Lauren Kerstein
A ‘fun, interactive workbook to help children identify their own sensory profiles and develop a personal toolbox of strategies’.
My Child’s Different Elaine Halligan
This book explores the enabling role that parents can play in getting the best out of their children.
Movement Break Ideas
This website has some good ideas of activities to put in your movement break jar.
MindEd
A free e-learning resource on children’s and young people’s mental health for professionals, volunteers and families.
Living Sensationally Winnie Dunn
A book written for adults to help understand how your individual sensory patterns affect you in every day life.
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.
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.
House Rules Jodie Picoult
Fiction book exploring what it means to be different in our society and how autism affects a family.
Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child Dr Marc Weissbluth
Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child is a very comprehensive book on sleep written by an American paediatrician.
GoNoodle
Amazing website with loads of free videos for different ages designed for the classroom.
Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8 Naoki Higashida
This book challenges commonly held beliefs and attitudes about autistic individuals.
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
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
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
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
101 Things For Kids To Do Outside Dawn Isaac
This book is packed full of great ideas to get children outside and active.
A Boy Made of Blocks Keith Stuart
A great read and also insight into family life with an autistic child.
And Next Comes L
A blog containing loads of sensory resources, educational activities and crafts for kids, and autism resources.
Proprioception in Lockdown
How do we get proprioceptive input in our day in lockdown?
Animal Exercises for Kids
You Tube exercise video particularly suitable and fun for younger children.
Building Bridges Through Sensory Integration
Very useful practical guide for parents and professional focusing on children diagnosed with autism.
Cosmic Kids Yoga
Yoga adventures for children aged 3 +
Dyspraxia:The Hidden Handicap Amanda Kirby
One of the most comprehensive and useful books on dyspraxia.
Early Intervention Games Barbara Sher
A book of fun games that can be played at home or school to develop social and motor skills.
