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Socialising & Sensory Differences

Welcome to the December issue of Our Sensory Family where this month we are focusing on Socialising and Sensory Differences.

With Christmas just over a week away, this means social gatherings and family get-togethers. For adults and children with sensory processing differences, these gatherings can be difficult to manage with extra noise, Christmas lights, unfamiliar foods and lots of social interaction.

In this month’s newsletter, we have some useful tips and resources for you and your family including this year's Christmas Sensory Survival Kit and our latest Sensory Snapshot blog which looks at how to manage the comedown after Christmas. 

We also have some exciting news about making our Sensory Help Now service even more accessible for parents and carers like yourselves. Find out more here or catch the article below!

Wishing you all a sensory-friendly Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year!

Best wishes

Sensory Help Now

News & Features

Check Out Our Christmas Sensory Survival Kit!

With the festive season underway, you may have family members who are struggling with managing their sensory sensitivities at this time of year. To provide support and guidance, we are excited to bring you our updated Christmas Sensory Survival Kit - a comprehensive resource to assist individuals and families with sensory processing differences in the lead-up to and during the Christmas break.

The kit is the culmination of insights gathered from professionals and individuals living with sensory processing differences. Whether it's managing sensory overload in bustling environments, coping with heightened sensory stimuli, or navigating social gatherings, our kit offers a wealth of invaluable guidance, strategies and tips. Why not take a look - Download the kit here!

Sign Up to Our 'Sensory Help Now' Service At the Reduced Price of £29 for 3 Months' Access!

We've got some exciting news to share. SIE is taking big steps to make our Sensory Help Now service even more accessible for parents and carers like yourselves who are champions for children with sensory processing differences.

Our Sensory Help Now service is designed with you in mind, offering a lifeline of support for families supporting children and teens with sensory processing differences. Picture this – direct access to experienced Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists or Speech and Language Therapists, all qualified in Sensory Integration, through live group video calls, our handy Sensory Help Now Forum and instant-access short courses.

But here's the real game-changer. We're more than halving the cost of the Sensory Help Now package from £69 to just £29 for a whole three months’ access. Click here to find out more!

Sensory Snapshot: Managing the Comedown After Christmas

In this month’s Sensory Snapshot blog, Lelanie Brewer, Children's OT and Advanced Practitioner in Sensory Integration, looks at the challenges of managing the comedown after Christmas.

For children with sensory processing differences, it can be hard coping with the aftermath of Christmas having spent weeks getting excited in the build-up to it.

In this article, Lelanie offers up ideas and tips on how to manage this as well as preparing for the transition into the New Year. Find out more by reading the full blog.

5 Christmas Playdough Activities to Develop Motor Skills

The Christmas break provides the perfect opportunity for children to enjoy some creative play with playdough! This blogpost highlights five simple yet delightful festive playdough crafts which your children can create to celebrate the season.

These activities will not only ignite their imagination but will also help to develop crucial skills such as motor coordination and sensory perception. Read the full blog post here.

Also see:

Autism-friendly festive attractions to visit in December 2023

Nail salon with special sensory needs appointments opens

More than £215 extra a month to raise a child with autism

New multi-sensory experiences at Museum of Royal Worcester

Inside Brentford's sensory room that gives fans 'full experience with volume turned down'

Resources

We've curated articles, guides and tutorials focused on this month's theme of Socialising and Sensory Differences including:

• How families cope with sensory overload at Christmas 
• Five multisensory activities you can do with your child at home 
• Helping your autistic child at Christmas
• Tips on how to celebrate a sensory-friendly New Year's Eve

See our latest resources ideas here.

Books and Product Ideas

Every month we bring you a selection of books and sensory products covering all ages. If there’s a particular book or product you’d like us to feature, let us know! Find out what we have lined up for you this month...

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Best wishes,

Sensory Help Now

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