Sensory Help Now

This month we're focusing on Sensory Awareness to remind us of the significance of sensory processing differences. We've included lots of useful information, articles and resources to help raise our awareness and understanding of sensory needs and experiences.

Autumn activities for children with SEND – now that the weather has officially changed, it can be a challenge thinking of ways to keep the kids occupied. This article from twinkl shares autumn activities for children with sensory differences.

Is your child overstimulated? Here's what to do – overstimulation is common in young children. This informative article from parents.com looks at why overstimulation occurs, the signs to look out for, how to help your child if they're dealing with sensory overload and how to prevent overstimulation from occurring.

Hyposensitivity among autistic individuals - this is an informative read from Autism Parenting Magazine that explains the term Hyposensitivity in relation to sensory processing differences.

10 play-based motor planning activities – these play ideas from Great Kids Place can help to develop your child's motor planning. Whether you enjoy a good old-fashioned round of Charades or your child is obsessed with Dragons, there is something for every family on this list!

Christmas tips for autistic people and their families – while Christmas is a time of joy and celebration, it can be difficult for autistic people who find any kind of change difficult. This article from the National Autistic Society sets out a list of autism-friendly tips for the festive period to help everyone have an enjoyable Christmas.

Eight sensory Christmas crafts for kids – making Christmas decorations can be an enjoyable activity for children, so why not start making them now! This blog looks at eight Christmas-themed sensory activities you and your children can enjoy at home.

Make sensory Christmas cards – this article from RNIB sets out some ideas of how to make a sensory Christmas card and how taking the time to create a card that a child with vision impairment can explore using their other senses can help make them feel included at Christmas.

13 great stocking stuffers for kids with sensory needs – for those who are thinking about Christmas already, this blogpost contains useful gift ideas for children with sensory processing differences.

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