Sensory Class Blog
Why I use the term “Person Appropriate”
In SEND education, we often hear the term “age appropriate” thrown around—especially in mainstream settings and formal observations. But for disabled and neurodivergent learners, “age appropriate” can often feel more...
Why I use the term “Person Appropriate”
In SEND education, we often hear the term “age appropriate” thrown around—especially in mainstream settings and formal observations. But for disabled and neurodivergent learners, “age appropriate” can often feel more...
Assessing Engagement
Why Engagement, Not Compliance, Is the Key to Progress If you work in a SEND classroom or support a neurodivergent child at home, chances are you’ve seen it: the student...
Assessing Engagement
Why Engagement, Not Compliance, Is the Key to Progress If you work in a SEND classroom or support a neurodivergent child at home, chances are you’ve seen it: the student...
Sensory Circuits
What is a Sensory Circuit? A sensory circuit is a form of sensory integration intervention. It includes a three step sequence of physical activities that are designed to alert, organise and then calm the...
Sensory Circuits
What is a Sensory Circuit? A sensory circuit is a form of sensory integration intervention. It includes a three step sequence of physical activities that are designed to alert, organise and then calm the...
Sensory Stories I Love
Before we get started… Sensory Story Training Tap here to access this training to improve your own practise as you build your own bank of stories. There are also a...
Sensory Stories I Love
Before we get started… Sensory Story Training Tap here to access this training to improve your own practise as you build your own bank of stories. There are also a...
Toothbrushing for sensory avoiders
Brushing teeth can be tough for our sensory children, as it involves lots of stimulation - noise, pressure, taste, texture and smell. Our mouth is incredibly sensitive and teeth brushing...
Toothbrushing for sensory avoiders
Brushing teeth can be tough for our sensory children, as it involves lots of stimulation - noise, pressure, taste, texture and smell. Our mouth is incredibly sensitive and teeth brushing...