Living a Sensory Life

In this episode I explain the sensory aspects relating to why we might meet students who are noisy. I give insight relating to seeking and avoiding characteristics and the need to feel in control for people who are hyper sensitive. Also learn how to create a student sensory profile.

In this episode I explore the reasons why we might see student who daze in the classroom

In this episode I am beginning to break down some student profiles to help us feel more confident when teaching fidgety students. You can learn lots more about this on our online training - sensory profiles for teachers www.sensoryspectacle.co.uk/online-traininh

I’m this episode I am talking with Jo a mum of 3 who’s youngest has Sensory Processing difficulties. We explore the reasons behind her fidgeting at home and at school.

In this episode I introduce how important it is to understand our students profiles in order to understand their specific learning requirements.

In this episode I am explaining to you why we may see certain sensory characteristics such as breaking things easily, throwing things, crashing into things, stomping around, always being rough when playing. As always you can learn more about this with our online training ‘becoming a sensory detective’ and our books. Find them on our website www.sensoryspectacle.co.uk

In this episode I am helping you to understand the sensory aspects as to why we might notice our child humming, repeating things or constantly talking. It’s important we accurately recognise and understand the sensory purpose behind these behaviours so we can provide the right support. Learn more about personalising sensory behaviours in our online training ‘becoming a sensory detective’ find out...

In this episode I answer the common question from families about how we can structure time with technology and why we might find it difficult to limit this with our children.

In this episode I am explaining why sensory characteristics are not always negative behaviours and how we can break them down to understand the sensory element relating to them.

In this episode I am explaining why it’s important for our children or adults who we are caring for to be able to regulate and why we may recognise different sensory characteristics in different environments. Regulating at home can appear very differently to regulating at school.

Here I am explaining some of the sensory elements relating to why some children and adults with Sensory Processing Difficulties may struggle washing their hands. We are currently in isolation to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and so it is really important we understand this.

Here I explain some of the aspects relating to difficulties with food choices and eating for people with SPD and why it’s important to consider all aspects of sensory processing when implementing into someone’s sensory lifestyle.

Here’s I explain the term ‘Sensory Lifestyle’ in more detail and share why I prefer this approach to using the term Sensory Diet.

It’s important we understand the difference between Sensory Overload or Meltdown compared to a temper tantrum. Here I explain a little more about this for you.

In this episode I talk about how we can explain our child or our own sensory needs to their teacher or our boss at work.

In this episode I will share with you some thoughts on what we need to consider before explaining someone’s sensory difficulties to family and friends.

This podcast has been created by Becky from Sensory Spectacle. This podcast aims to educate about and create awareness of Sensory Processing Disorder. You can find more information about the work we do at www.sensoryspectacle.co.uk