Sensory Awareness

Welcome to the November issue of EmphaSIze! Last month was Sensory Awareness Month, which reminds us of the significance of sensory processing differences. 

Sensory processing holds importance in our daily activities, encompassing essential tasks like dressing, eating, moving, socialising, learning, and working. We are all individuals and so everyone experiences variations in sensory processing. But for some individuals, these distinctions can pose difficulties in engaging in everyday tasks.

In this month's issue, we've included lots of useful information, articles and resources to help raise our awareness and understanding of sensory processing. 

News & Features

We've Launched a New Service for Parents and Carers!

We are thrilled to introduce Sensory Help Now, a dedicated platform providing resources for parents and carers of children dealing with sensory processing differences. At SIE, we understand the challenges some families experience that come with lengthy waiting lists and considerable travel to access specialised therapists. Sensory Help Now offers a convenient way for families to access timely information as they continue their search for personalised, in-person support.

Find out more about our service.

How Sensory Processing Impacts Individuals

Sensory Awareness Month last month served as a valuable reminder of the profound influence sensory processing has on individuals' lives. This article emphasises the practical dimensions of sensory processing, including its components, its effects on daily functioning, and the far-reaching implications it holds for the overall health and well-being of the people we serve.

Read the article here.

My Journey as an SP3D Data Collector

Interested in finding out more about the SP3D Data Collection project? In this article, Stephanie Ruppel, Occupational Therapist, SI Practitioner and SP3D Data Collector, shares her experiences and insights into this great learning opportunity as well as highlighting the benefits of becoming a SP3D Data Collector. 

Read the article here. 

Thoughts from a Therapist

We are thrilled to welcome back our regular contributor, Anna Willis, Occupational Therapist and Advanced Practitioner in Sensory Integration, with her Thoughts From a Therapist series. In this article, Anna discusses the popular term "glimmers".

Read the article here.

Also see:

North-east autism charity celebrates the launch of Binky the Sensory Bus

Join the SP3D Data Collection Project: Advancing Sensory Processing Assessment

Global facilities service provider OCS supports Scottish Autism Charity with a sensory room for local school

National Autistic Society’s guide on what the actions in the Government's Building the Right Support Action Plan mean for autistic people and people with a learning disability

Resources

We've curated guides, tutorials, books and products including:

• Importance of Sensory Awareness
• The Power of Sensory Play in Childhood Development 
• Sensory-Friendly Rain Gear
• All About Dyspraxia
• Sensory Tactile Kit

See our latest resources ideas here.

SI Research Digest: November 2023

Easy-to-read summaries of all the latest SI research papers, as well as key papers on our theme of sensory awareness. Click here to view the summaries of the research and access the direct links to the published papers, including:

• Early Spontaneous Movements and Sensory Processing in Preterm Infants
• The Relationship Between Sensory Processing and Attachment Patterns: A Scoping Review
• Adolescents’ and Adults’ Perceptions of Sensory-Based Interventions: A Qualitative Analysis
• Experience of Activity and Participation in Individuals with Developmental Coordination Disorder/Dyspraxia and Their Surrounding People: A Qualitative Systematic Review
• Increased Prevalence of Sensory Processing Issues in Pediatric Gastrointestinal Patient Population

 Upcoming Courses & Events

We've been busy putting together these amazing events for both professionals and parents and carers. Click here to view a summary of the upcoming live events and instant access courses or select one of the highlighted courses below:

Considering the 8 Sensory Systems in Dementia Care: An Introduction - Live on 2 November 2023

Sensory Integration and Assistive Technology - Live on 6 November 2023

An Introduction to Using the Sensory Processing Measure 2 (Spm-2) and Quick Tips in Clinical Practice -Live on 6 November 2023

Sensory Informed Care is Neurodiversity Affirming Care - Live on 8 November 2023

Sensory Processing and Older Adults - Creating Practical Approaches in your Clinical Practice, 17 November 2023

Interoception, Alexithymia, Social Cognition and Emotion- Live on 24 November 2023

The Hidden Sensory Differences in Your Classroom- Live on 29 November 2023

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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