Louisa specialises in working with children with sensory challenges or those who struggle to happily eat a wide range of foods. She is originally from Alabama but now lives with her husband and her wild / wonderful children by the sea in Sussex, UK. Louisa has worked in an Ofsted outstanding school for children with Autism, as well as other schools and institutions around the world. She currently runs a private child development and wellness service and supports children and families who want to live a joyful, sensory-rich life. You can visit her website here: here.

Laura is a highly specialised speech and language therapist, advanced sensory integration practitioner, feeding therapist and teacher. She specialises in providing early intervention for children with high support needs. Laura has an MSc in sensory integration and is an e-mentor for the Sensory Integration Education postgraduate Ayres sensory integration training. Laura has worked in the NHS and taught in special educational needs schools in London. She has worked in health and education, using knowledge and experience gained to integrate therapy and education to maximise pupils’ learning opportunities by inspiring them to play, communicate and learn. Laura uses her sensory integration knowledge to work closely with educators, parents/carers and therapists to support and enhance children's participation in their everyday lives. She is co-author of The Springboard Curriculum - inclusive special education in the early years foundation stage and key stage 1 and The Springboard Curriculum: Assessment Framework.