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How to use this course
Meet the course leader, Jess Kirton
Who this course is most useful for, and what we are going to cover
What this course does not cover and why
How to use massage as a sensory calmer
What to do, and some alternative ideas to massage
Why massage works in this situation
Wrapping and Swaddling - a new spin on a very ancient practice
Wrapping and Swaddling-How to do it?
What equipment to use for wrapping and swaddling
When not to use this strategy
Why wrapping and swaddling works in this situation
How to use push and pull strategies to help with dressing
Ideas for Pushing and Pulling activities and some alternatives that might suit your child even better
When not to use this strategy
Theory Underpinning Pulling and Pushing Activities
Sitting to dress - an effective strategy to reduce the challenge of balance and coordination
How to use this strategy supportively
Why sitting to dress helps when dressing is stressful
Using a Mirror can help in different ways
How to use a mirror with your child for dressing
Theory Underpinning Using Mirrors
What has been covered
Take home points
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Introduction to the course
Who this course is most useful for, and what we are going to cover
What this course does not cover and why
Stop and notice (Interoception) What to do?
Stop and Notice How to do it?
When not to use this strategy?
Theory underpinning Stop and Notice
Reaching and Wiping Games- What to do?
Awareness for wiping- How to do it?
Theory underpinning awareness for wiping
Messy hand worries- What to do?
Messy hand Worries- How to do it?
Theory underpinning strategy for messy hand worries
Am I going to fall down the toilet (Vestibular) - What to do?
Vestibular How to do it?
Theory underpinning Vestibular Strategy
What to do to deal with toilet smells (Olfactory)?
How to do it
Theory Underpinning Olfactory Strategies
What to do- Blocking Bright lights
How to do it
Theory underpinning strategy
The frightening sound of the flush (Auditory) - What to do?
How to do it?
Theory Underpinning Strategy
Conclusion - What has been covered
Take home points
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Who this course is most useful for, and what we are going to cover
What this course does not cover and why
Start with an Interoceptive Strategy - Use interoception to help you child 'check in'
How to do a body scan with your child
Add a proprioceptive strategy - Using the muscles and joints to regain a sense of calm
Proprioception How to do it
Rocking and swinging movements to feel settled and calm
Introducing vestibular movement strategies
Two tactile strategies with different effects - Deep pressure and Oral Tactile | What is deep pressure, and why might it be helpful
Deep pressure, how to do it
For some children, gentle deep pressure can be added in to help
Oral Tactile sensory strategies to explore
How to introduce Oral Tactile strategies to calm and relax
Using the Auditory system - Calming sounds | Think carefully about auditory input
Auditory Strategies
How to weave auditory input in to your calming and settling afterschool routine
For some children, add a Visual strategy -Tranquil sights | Make small changes to the visual environment
Strategies to try with visual input
A Combined Olfactory and Gustatory Strategy - Soothing Scents and Flavours | Using familiar smells and tastes to help your child feel secure and calm
How to use smells and tastes for afterschool meltdown management
Why do sensory strategies work?
What's the theory behind them?
Conclusion - What has been covered
Take home points
Resource: Planning and Recording
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What we are going to cover
What this course does not cover and why
The Relationship Between Sensory Processing and Sleep | Why is Sleep Important?
How External Sensory Input Affects Sleep
How Poor Sleep can Exacerbate Sensory Difficulties
Sensory Modulation and Sleep
Indicators of poor sleep patterns | Specific Sensory Difficulties and Sleep
Other Indicators of Poor Sleep Patterns for Children with Sensory Modulation Needs
Creating a Sensory Friendly Sleep Environment
Visual Adaptations - Using Light and Colour to Support the Sleep Cycle
Auditory Adaptations - Sounds and Silence to Support Sleep
Tactile Adaptations - Strategies to Help your Child Manage Fabrics and Temperature
Proprioceptive Adaptations - Positioning and Bedding to Improve Sound Sleep
Olfactory Adaptations - The Powerful Impact of Smell: Often Overlooked
Summary and Key Points | What has been covered
Take home points
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What we are going to cover in this course
What we are not going to cover in this course
The impact of eating difficulties for babies
The wider effect of eating difficulties for school-aged children
The impact of eating difficulties across the whole lifespan
Sensory modulation and introducing new foods
Interoception (Inner body signals)
Gustatory System (Taste)
Olfactory System (Smell)
Olfactory System (Touch)
Visual (Sights)
Auditory (Hearing)
The steps to eating
Developmental food continuum
Food jags
Family meals
Hunger awareness strategies
Look/Sniff/Touch/Kiss/Lick/Taste
Big plate, little plate and other food presentation strategies
Food play
Oral motor play to decrease oral sensitivities
Dealing with sounds
What has been covered
Take home points
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