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SENSE

shainamurphy — 2023-07-27 14:56:30 UTC

Sense is a national charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind. Providing support, advice and information as well as specialist services to all deafblind people, their families, carers and professionals who work with them.

Occupational Therapy Advice (Sensory Support)

valeriegray — 2023-09-20 09:42:46 UTC

This pack has been developed for those working with children in schools and/or at home with potential sensory difficulties. The aim is to help identify which senses may be impacted upon and why this may result in a child having difficulties dealing with certain sensory stimulus and/or environments.

Trafford's Children's Therapy Service - (Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy)

valeriegray — 2023-09-21 09:34:50 UTC

Stay up-to-date with information about children's therapy services, as well as a range of workshops and events.

Move Urmston - Sensory Room

valeriegray — 2023-10-20 13:21:44 UTC

Emma’s Room has been designed specifically for families and community groups/schools to enjoy, especially those with disabilities. The room has a series of sensory lights, bubble tubes, colour soft playmats, and toys – the room offers the perfect sensory break for anyone to explore.

Sensory Friendly Environment Checklist

valeriegray — 2023-12-14 10:28:04 UTC

Creating a sensory-friendly space (i.e. classroom, office, area, room) is a great strategy to increase access for autistic and neurodivergent individuals.

Sensory Needs and Toileting

valeriegray — 2024-03-12 14:01:15 UTC

It is often very useful to consider how sensations affect a child’s response to using the toilet. This website can offer support and guidance for parents/ carers of children and young people with sensory needs and toileting.

Trafford Sensory Service Padlet

Trafford — 2024-10-09 09:08:26 UTC

A Padlet developed by Trafford Sensory Service full of information and advice for parents to support their Child.

Free loan of specialist toys for disabled and terminally ill children

clareriley — 2025-06-10 10:33:22 UTC

Newlife offers the free loan of specialist toys to families who have disabled and terminally ill children.

The Play Therapy Pods are a box of sensory toys, that can be delivered direct to the family’s door. They don’t means test, so specialist play pods are always provided on the basis of need.

Humber Sensory Processing Hub (for information)

clareriley — 2025-06-19 13:43:34 UTC

Sensory processing information and strategies to reduce the impact difficulties can have on children and young people’s daily lives.

Sensory processing & ND

clareriley — 2025-06-19 13:45:56 UTC

Information for parents/carers.

White Noise Lite app

clareriley — 2025-06-19 13:54:09 UTC

This can be found on the App Store and Google Play. It generates white noise which can be helpful to those who are sensitive to environmental sounds and noise. (other similar apps are available).

ARFID Awareness UK

clareriley — 2025-06-19 13:56:04 UTC

Information and support about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder.

Ten simple sensory strategies for Autistic children

clareriley — 2025-06-19 14:00:35 UTC

Ten simple sensory strategies for Autistic children from the National Autistic Society

Trafford Sensory Impairment Support Service (TSISS)

clareriley — 2025-06-19 15:12:47 UTC

The team provide educational support to children and young people aged 0-25 in the full range of schools and settings (including home for preschool children).

Sensory processing difficulties - short videos

clareriley — 2025-06-19 15:16:28 UTC

(For information only).

Virtual therapy area - use the + symbol against each sub section to open the video clips.

Understanding your child's sensory processing (Introduction)

clareriley — 2025-06-19 15:20:12 UTC

Part 1 - Introduction

Understanding your child's sensory processing (Strategies)

clareriley — 2025-06-19 15:21:54 UTC

Part 3 - Strategies

Sensory Chat Podcasts

clareriley — 2025-06-19 15:24:00 UTC

What Therapists Wished That Every Family Knew

Hear from William and his real life experiences

clareriley — 2025-06-19 15:28:29 UTC

Listen to William who has kindly produced the following videos to provide an insight in to his experience of Sensory Processing and Autism.

Understanding your child's sensory processing (The Eight Senses)

clareriley — 2025-06-19 15:31:10 UTC

Part 2 - The Eight Senses

Nail Cutting

clareriley — 2025-06-19 15:34:25 UTC

Useful information from a UK Healthcare Provider

Teeth Brushing

clareriley — 2025-06-19 15:35:14 UTC

Useful information from a UK Healthcare Provider

Hair Washing

clareriley — 2025-06-19 15:35:57 UTC

Useful information from a UK Healthcare Provider

Main Trafford SEND Padlet

clareriley — 2025-06-19 15:57:36 UTC

This Padlet has a wealth of information about differing SEND topics, with workshops, groups, information, etc.

Free expert help from parents and carers

clareriley — 2025-06-19 16:01:21 UTC

A supportive online community of parents and carers with sensory integration qualified therapists on hand to answer your queries and concerns. Forum, videos and downloads included.

Eating Top Tips

clareriley — 2025-06-19 16:06:11 UTC

Eating top tips for parents/carers of children with sensory issues

Making sense of your senses

clareriley — 2025-06-19 16:11:40 UTC

What are our senses and what do they do?

Tips for Nail Cutting

clareriley — 2025-06-19 16:13:18 UTC

Here you will find some simple tips on how to make the process of cutting your child’s nails, a positive experience.

Bathing and showering advice

clareriley — 2025-06-19 16:15:39 UTC

Bathing and showering advice.

Information about chewing

clareriley — 2025-06-19 16:19:01 UTC

Information about children chewing, and some strategies to help.

Tooth Brushing

clareriley — 2025-06-19 16:20:24 UTC

Tooth Brushing Strategies

Bedtime and Sleep

clareriley — 2025-06-19 16:21:49 UTC

Bedtime and Sleep advice.

Life Skills for Little Ones

clareriley — 2025-06-19 16:24:59 UTC

A practical approach at home for parents / carers.

Life Skills for Teenagers

clareriley — 2025-06-19 16:26:17 UTC

A practical approach at home for parents / carers.

Sensory Processing - a guide for parents

clareriley — 2025-06-19 16:29:31 UTC

Includes interventions and strategies for sensory processing difficulties.

An introduction to Sensory Processing

clareriley — 2025-06-19 16:31:38 UTC

(For information only).

The Eight Sensory Systems

clareriley — 2025-06-19 16:34:17 UTC

This guide provides in-depth information on each sensory system, with supporting strategies.

E-Learning for Practitioners

clareriley — 2025-06-19 16:36:19 UTC

This e-learning introduces sensory processing: what it is and why it matters and is intended to be used by a wide variety of practitioners especially those working directly with Disabled Children and Young People and those with Special Educational Needs.

Families under pressure

clareriley — 2025-06-19 16:38:25 UTC

Dealing with child behaviour problems. Try these simple tips and tricks, formulated by researchers and NHS mental health experts, which are backed by science and proven to work with families.

What is a sensory diet?

clareriley — 2025-07-23 16:29:34 UTC

Sensory aid kit - Purple Ella

clareriley — 2025-07-23 16:32:24 UTC

Sensory diet - Purple Ella

clareriley — 2025-07-23 16:33:20 UTC

Sensory Play toolkit

clareriley — 2025-07-23 16:37:07 UTC

The fun way to help avoidant, picky or fussy eaters

Supporting an anxious child - Bridge the Gap

clareriley — 2025-07-23 16:45:15 UTC

Coping Tools for anxiety support and regulation. Activities and resources.

Online - Sensory Processing Workshop

clareriley — 2026-08-25 16:24:32 UTC

Tuesday, 8th September 2026.

10am - 11.30am. Online.

Understand your neurodivergent young person's sensory needs and learn practical ways parents and carers can support them.

To book a place - Online - Sensory Processing Workshop Tickets, Tuesday, September 8 • 10 AM - 11:30 AM GMT+1 | Eventbrite