Sensory activity ideas
25/01/2023
If you already have some sensory equipment at home or school, or you are thinking of purchasing some, these activity ideas from Aoife Costello, OT, will give you ideas for fun and...
CRAE Webinar: Flexible Seating in Classrooms
23/01/2023
This excellent webinar from the Centre for Research in Autism and Education presents a research study into the use of flexible seating in classrooms.
Sensory activity ideas
18/01/2023
Today we are again sharing these excellent resources developed by Fleming Fulton School.
Places and Tools Worksheet
17/01/2023
This resource by Kim Clairy provides a comprehensive template that an autistic person or supporting adult can use to explore how and why some environments are more challenging.
Setting up a sensory room
13/01/2023
A frequently query to the Centre is for information about setting up sensory rooms.
Sensory Breaks
12/01/2023
These visual support were created for a young person who needed regular sensory input to support regulation.
Guides for using gym equipment
11/01/2023
Movement and proprioceptive input can be very regulating for autistic children and young people.
A winter sensory walk
27/12/2022
If your family is feeling the need for some fresh air and exercise, these checklists will provide structure and motivation for a winter walk.
Animal walks
10/11/2022
Resharing this music video created for the Centre by Karen Diamond, Music Therapist.
Halloween Movement cards
26/10/2022
Here is a game which could be incorporated into your Halloween activities.
Visual support
21/10/2022
It is important to determine which type of visual support is meaningful and easily understood by the child/young person.
Painting leaves
17/10/2022
A lovely Autumnal activity which offers tactile experiences and will support the development of fine motor skills.
Brushing my Teeth
26/09/2022
Brushing teeth can cause anxiety for many autistic children and young people.
The Sensory Systems: Gustatory and olfactory
24/09/2022
The last post in our bank of sensory ideas, developed in partnership with Fleming Fulton School.
The Sensory Systems: Visual and auditory
23/09/2022
Two sensory systems today!
The Sensory Systems: Visual and auditory
22/09/2022
More sensory ideas today from Fleming Fulton School, developed collaboratively with the Centre. This time the spotlight is on the tactile system!
The Sensory Systems: Vestibular
21/09/2022
Today’s sensory system is vestibular so the activity ideas are all about movement.
The Sensory Systems: Proprioception
20/09/2022
This week we will be sharing ideas for meeting sensory needs, both in the school and home settings.