Sensory Integration Education

When we launched our free podcast, Sensory Chat, at the start of 2022, we hoped to be that friendly, reassuring professional voice for parents and carers. We were blown away by the response, with Series 1 being downloaded almost 40,000 times by listeners. 

Series 1, featuring four Advanced SI Practitioners discussing the challenges faced by children and families with sensory integration or sensory processing difficulties, has now come to an end but the podcasts are still available to listen to and download on our website and also on Spotify and Amazon Music.

These are great podcasts to share with clients:

Sensory Chat Series 1 Podcasts

Episode 1: Toddlers and Eating: A Sensory Perspective

In the first episode of Sensory Chat, the therapists chat over the common challenges that toddlers face with mealtimes. What should we be expecting of 2- and 3-year-olds at mealtimes? What skills do toddlers need to be able to successfully eat? How does their ability to sit up and sit still at the table affect their eating? Are tablets on the table a help or a hindrance? Why do we need to consider family and cultural contexts relating to mealtimes and how do our own sensory preferences affect our children’s mealtime experience? It’s all covered in the podcast along with some handy tips and reassurance for struggling parents and carers. 

Episode 2: Eating Out With Children: A Sensory Perspective

Eating out with very young children can be a frantic rather than fun experience. Particularly if your child gets easily overwhelmed or over-excited. Listen in as four experienced therapists chat about how to make taking your toddler to a cafe or restaurant be less stressful and more enjoyable for the whole family. Get tips on how to help your child be prepared for the experience. Learn how a stomping walk beforehand can help your child sit for longer later. What should you look for when choosing a child-friendly restaurant - and we don’t just mean the menu. This episode of Sensory Chat is aimed at parents but will also be useful for teachers and professionals. 

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Episode 3: Getting Dressed: A Sensory Perspective

Is every morning a struggle to get your preschooler dressed? This episode of Sensory Chat is for you, particularly if your little one has sensory issues around clothing or struggles with balance, body awareness or fine motor skills. Listen as four international therapists draw on their personal and professional experience to chat over what difficulties your child could be experiencing around clothing and dressing along with some practical tips to try. 

Episode 4: Bedtime: A Sensory Perspective

If bedtime means dread-time in your house, listen to this relaxed session of Sensory Chat where four international therapists chat over practical tips on helping your little one move towards a sleepy state. What is down-regulation? How can you use the sensory experiences of light, temperature, touch and taste to help get your toddler ready for sleep?  Why does making the transition to bedtime longer and slower help, even when it’s probably the last thing you want to do! Listen to this final episode in the current series of Sensory Chat to find out how reframing your view of your child’s bedtime process can improve both your experiences of it.

Would You Like To Be In Series 2?

We’re planning Series 2 of Sensory Chat and are looking for Advanced SI Practitioners who would like to join in our friendly, relaxed chats that form the podcasts. If you’d like to talk this over with us, contact us: [email protected]