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28/04/2026

Last week to access a free 45 minute online sensory education training presentation!
Participants needed to access a free online training presentation on sensory processing differences. The traning is ideal for parents, family members, early years practioners, teachers and other professionals who support autistic children or children with sensory processing differences.
There is a short online survey to complete before and after the presentation. Please ensure that both surveys are completed.
The deadline has been extened, but access will be closing in one week
If you have any questions, or wish for the direct links to any part of the survey please reach out via the email address below.

03/04/2026

If you are an adult who cares for, supports or works with autistic children, please consider taking part in this research project.

Participants are given access to a free, online, pre-recorded training presentation on snesory processing differences and sensory thresholds. There presentation has information on sensory processing, sensory systems, identifying specific sensory needs and ideas and activites to help meet these needs.

There is a short survey to complete before and after the presentation

The project closes one week today.

There are several participants who have completed the first survey, but not the final one. If this is you and you would like to complete your participation, please pop me an email and I can send you the link needed.

30/03/2026

26/03/2026

Participants needed -
🌿Access to an online, pre-recorded presentation on sensory processing differences and sensory needs.
🌿The aim of the study is to develop and improve understanding and confidence around meeting the sensory needs of autistic children
🌿 The training has been developed to be suitible for parents and professionals
🌿 Access closes on Friday 11th April

21/03/2026

Research study - Online training presentation on sensory processing differences and sensory thresholds for adults who support autistic children.

Here's what you need to know...

Who can take part?
- anyone over the age of 18
- the study and training is ideal for parents, early years practioners, teachers, SENCO's, TA/LSA, private services and buisnesses.

Whats involved?
- a short online survey
- access the link to the pre-recorded training presentaion, this takes around 45 minutes and you can pause, rewind and come back to the link as many times as you would like
- a final short survey to help establish if the training was helpful
- option to leave your contact email, if you would like to take part in a focus group to discuss the training with the researcher and other particiapnts

How to take part?
- see the comments for further details
- contact Leane via the email address in the post

The study is open for a limited time, if you would like to take part, please ensure you have done so before the study closes on the 11th April.

21/03/2026

🌟 Vestibular Sensory Seeking 🌟
If any of the children you support are always on the move, love spinning, rocking, climbing or swinging or always seem to be upside down, this post is for you.

Children who are actively seeking movement, their vestibular system is craving input.

When we understand the why, we can support children in ways that feel regulating, safe, and joyful.
I’ve put together a simple visual guide explaining:
✨ What vestibular sensory seeking can look like
✨ Why some children need extra movement
✨ Practical ideas you can use at home or in school
✨ Equipment and activities that help meet this need safely
Supporting a child’s sensory system doesn’t have to be complicated. Small, intentional adjustments can make a huge difference to focus, emotional regulation, and wellbeing.
If you work with or care for a child who’s always on the move, this one’s for you. 💛

16/03/2026

A huge thank you to those who have taken part in the research study so far, a polite reminder that there is a short survey following the presentation.

This final survey is crucial for the study, it helps to ascertain and understand how helpful the information is and how this can benefit practice and support in the future.

To access the second presentation, you can scan the QR code at the end of the presentation, use the link, or email me for a direct link.

For those who have not yet taken part and are interested in doing so, the study is open for two weeks (up until 4/4/26). The study includes access to a 45 minute training presentation on sensory processing needs and sensory differences for adults who support autisitc children. This is suitable for both parents and professionals.

13/03/2026

Interoception - our bodies internal signals

children with a high interoceptive threshold may not register body sensations until they are so strong that they feel overwhelming.

Lets think of some examples..
children who feel extremerly hungry all of a sudden
children who may not wear a coat in cold weather, then suddenly feel freezing
children who don't realise they need the toilet until the last minute
children who expereince sudden fatigue

When the internal body signals are not registered until they meet a high threshold, they can suddenly feel overwhelming.

Have you seen this in any of the children you support? If you have any extra tips, pop them in the comments.

11/03/2026

I am looking for participants who are interested in taking part in a pre-recorded online presentation on sensory processing differences and sensory needs.

The study is ideal for adults who support autistic children, this includes early years practioners, teachers, SENCOs, and parents and carers.

The presentation is around 45 minutes long, participants are asked to complete a short study before and after the presentation to help establish if the training has been beneficial and in what way.

22/10/2025

"The government is to delay publishing its long-awaited overhaul of special educational needs provision in England as ministers seek to build a coalition among parents to support its changes."

Good that ministers aren't rushing into the wrong reforms, and that they want to hear about families' experiences. We're ready to talk to ministers any time about how families navigate the SEND system and what needs to change.