EmphaSIze August 2024: Sensory Teens and Young Adults
By Sensory Integration Education, 5 August 2024
Welcome to the August issue of EmphaSIze where this month we're focusing on Sensory Teens and Young Adults!
Navigating the teenage years and entering adulthood can be challenging and if a young person is dealing with sensory differences in everyday life too, it can feel even more overwhelming. Coping with these challenges requires teens and young adults – and the people around them – to understand their unique sensory needs and find helpful strategies and adaptations in their day-to-day lives.
In this month's EmphaSIze, we've put together useful information, research, articles, books, and product ideas to help better inform ourselves of how sensory differences can affect teens and young adults and what strategies, support and help we can offer them.
Also if you’ve not already done so, why not take part in SIE’s 30th Birthday survey! As we celebrate 30 years of practice in Sensory Integration, we’d love to hear about your own SI experiences and your thoughts on what the next 30 years might hold. If you’ve a few minutes to spare, please complete the survey here.
News & Features
Join Us at Next Month's SIE Conference - This Year's Not to Be Missed SI Event!
Have you booked your FREE ticket yet for next month’s SIE Virtual Conference? The clock’s ticking and we’re only 7 weeks away from kicking off this year’s event!
In line with this year’s theme ‘Sensory Informed Practice: Broadening Horizons’ we’ve brought together leading experts who’ll be sharing their insights on the latest advances in sensory integration and sensory processing as well as exploring sensory-friendly environments and strategies across different settings including:
- Keynote presentation: Dr Sarah Schoen & Dr Shelley Mulligan - What's New in Assessment
- Dr Gustavo Reinoso - SOSI-M and COP-R in Practice and Research: Future Directions
- Heather Miller Kuhaneck - The Classroom Sensory Environment Assessment
- Dr Annemarie Lombard - Assessment Tools Across the Lifespan
- Sarah Lloyd - Introduction to the BUSS Model: Building Underdeveloped Sensorimotor Systems
If we’ve not yet convinced you to sign up, have a read of our latest conference blog to find out more!
How to Transform Your Practice By Training in Sensory Integration Therapy
As a therapist, you’re constantly seeking ways to enhance your skills and provide the best possible care for your clients. One powerful way of achieving this is by specialising in sensory integration (SI).
SIE's comprehensive Postgraduate Programme offers you the opportunity to qualify as a Sensory Integration Practitioner with qualifications accredited by Sheffield Hallam University. You’ll gain advanced knowledge that can be applied to clinical practice, allowing you to respond more effectively to the diverse needs of your clients across the lifespan.
Upcoming key deadlines to note to apply and start your journey to qualifying as an SI or Advanced SI Practitioner:
- For PGCert, PGDip or MSc, apply by Friday 9th August 2024
- For Single Modules:
- SI Module 1: 9 September 2024 (apply by 9 August 2024)
- SI Module 2: 7 October 2024 (apply by 7 September 2024)
- SI Module 3: 7 October 2024 (apply by 7 September 2024)
You can find out more about our PG courses here.
Thoughts from a Therapist: Screening Screen Time
In this month’s Thoughts from a Therapist blog, Anna Willis takes a look at the hot topic of screening screen time.
Given the digital age we live in, finding a balance between screen time and other activities is important for everyone’s overall well-being. In her blog, Anna looks at the impact screen time can have on teenagers and young adults and the pros and cons this can bring.
Starting University with Sensory Processing Differences
Starting university is both and exciting but challenging time – especially for students with sensory processing or sensory integration differences as they navigate the complexities of student life.
In this blog published on our sister website Sensory Help Now, we highlight a few pointers for young adults with sensory processing differences who are preparing for university.
Also see:
Leeds school opens groundbreaking sensory room to transform lives of students with complex needs
The best shoes for children and teens with autism
ADHD robot coach works where apps and screens fail
New bespoke tunnel gives North East disabled children a sensory boost
Greater Manchester venue set to host 'sensory-friendly' club night
Resources
In this month’s blog, we’ve curated articles, guides, books and products to help better inform ourselves of how we can support teens and young adults with sensory differences, including:-
- Sensory Processing and the Teenage Years
- Autism & Adolescence–The Way I See It: What Teens and Parents Need to Know
- What Young Neurodivergent Employees Need to Know about Starting Work
See our latest resources ideas here.
SI Research Digest
Easy-to-read summaries of all the latest SI research papers as well as key papers on our theme of Sensory Teens and Young Adults. Click here to view the summaries of the research and access the direct links to the published papers, including:
- Sensory Processing Difficulties in Children and Adolescents with Obsessive-Compulsive and Anxiety Disorders
- Atypical Sensory Processing in Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Comparative Study
- Sleep Physiology and Neurocognition Among Adolescents With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Upcoming Courses and Webinars
We have a number of live webinars that take place throughout the year covering a broad range of SI-related topics. Below is a snapshot of webinars happening over the next few months or click here to view a summary of all the upcoming live events.
All these webinars are available to you by signing up to our Lifelong Learning Programme or can be purchased as individual courses:
- Sensory Spotlight Talk: Neurological Approaches to Treat Children with Complex Trauma, ASD, ADHD, & SPD – Live webinar on 7 August 2024
- How to use the Sensory Processing Observation Tool - Acquired Brain Injury (SPOT-ABI) to Assess Individuals with Limited Communication – Recorded webinar available 22 August 2024
- Let's Talk About How Sensory Changes Impact Behaviour in Older Adults Living with Dementia – Recorded Webinar Available to Access 2 - 9 September 2024 Only
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Introduction to Goal Attainment Scaling and Neurodivergent Goal Development – Live webinar on 17 September 2024
Latest Job Listings
Are you thinking of making a career move this year? Check out the latest job listing:
Speech and Language Therapist, The Deaf Academy, Exmouth, UK
Discounts & Special Offers
We've negotiated these exciting discounts for our SIE family!
Please quote DISCOUNT CODE SIE20 for 10% discount on Southpaw orders up to £100. Orders must be placed by phone on +44 (0) 115 718 0020.
Please quote DISCOUNT CODE SIE15 for 15% discount on sensooli.com (Excludes membership and advent boxes).
FREE delivery and set-up (worth up to £250, England and Wales only) on purchases of the omiVista+ and a FREE interactive ball games package worth up to £500. To access this special offer, mention you are an SIE Member when placing your order with OMI.
5% DISCOUNT on purchases of 3 items or more. Orders must be placed by phone and mention you are an SIE member to access this special offer when you are placing your order.
Please quote DISCOUNT CODE SIE2210 for 10% discount when ordering from the online Sensory Smart Store.
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Best wishes,
Sensory Integration Education
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