sensory processing

A wheelchair-using student signalling stop while an adult gives space in a school queue

Sensory processing differences

Respect Touch Sensitivity While Preparing for Necessary Care

A caregiver and child using a simple body picture beside a water bottle and snack

Sensory processing differences

Help Your Child Notice Body Signals Without Quizzing

A student choosing a shaded classroom desk while a teacher adjusts a bright window blind

Sensory processing differences

When Light and Visual Clutter Overwhelm Your Child

A parent and child choosing a quieter route through a busy food market

Sensory processing differences

Help a Child Cope With Strong Smells

A parent and young child calmly preparing a bath with towels and picture steps nearby

Sensory processing differences

Build a Sensory-Friendly Bath or Shower Routine

A father and child calmly practising hair brushing together beside a low mirror

Sensory processing differences

Sensory-Friendly Hair Care: Washing, Brushing and Haircuts

Child safely pushing a laundry basket along a clear indoor route while a caregiver supervises

Sensory processing differences

A Safer Plan for a Child Who Seeks Movement

Noise-sensitive child wearing protective earmuffs while a caregiver shows a quieter route at an outdoor event

Sensory processing differences

Noise Sensitivity: Support Comfort and Protect Hearing

Child resting safely in a low-stimulation corner while a caregiver offers water from a respectful distance

Sensory processing differences

Sensory Overload: A Calm Plan for Before, During and After

Child choosing between several soft clothing options arranged with a caregiver on a bed

Sensory processing differences

When Clothes Hurt: Make Dressing More Sensory-Friendly

Autistic child using headphones and a fidget in a softly lit quiet corner while a caregiver adjusts the room

How to Support an Autistic Child’s Sensory Needs Every Day