Introducing Sense in Work: A New Resource for Promoting Sensory Inclusion
By Sensory Integration Education, 12 February 2025
At Sensory Integration Education, we’ve spent decades equipping therapists with the knowledge and skills to support individuals with sensory processing differences. Now, we’re taking that expertise beyond the therapy room and into workplaces, public spaces, and organisations with Sense in Work — a dedicated new platform designed to help businesses, healthcare settings, and community spaces become more sensory inclusive.
Why Sensory Inclusion Matters Beyond Therapy
Many therapists work closely with schools, care providers, and employers to advocate for sensory inclusive practices. However, organisations often lack the knowledge or practical guidance to make meaningful changes. Our training bridges this gap by offering accessible, evidence-based support tailored to different sectors:
- For schools: The Sensory Inclusive Schools professionals package provides a structured approach that therapists can use to help school staff embed sensory-friendly strategies into everyday practice.
- For all other organisations: Sense in Work offers courses and resources designed specifically for workplaces, healthcare settings, public spaces, and businesses looking to improve their sensory inclusion efforts.
By encouraging sensory inclusive practices, we can help create environments that reduce stress, enhance focus, and improve accessibility for a wide range of individuals — including those with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing differences.
How Therapists Can Use These Resources
As a therapist, you’re in a unique position to champion sensory inclusion. You may already be supporting businesses, schools, or healthcare settings in understanding how sensory needs impact daily life. Now, you have two distinct resources to share with organisations:
- If you work with schools, direct them to the Sensory Inclusive Schools website, which provides lots of free resources or consider using the Sensory Inclusive Schools professionals package yourself.
- If you work with businesses, healthcare settings, or community spaces, Sense in Work provides structured training to help these organisations create more sensory inclusive environments.
New Blog on Sensory Inclusion
To support organisations on this journey, we’ve also launched a dedicated Sense in Work blog, tackling key issues that workplaces and public spaces need to understand, including:
Debunking Myths About Sensory Inclusion: What Businesses and Organisations Get Wrong – Addressing common misconceptions and clarifying what meaningful sensory inclusion looks like.
How to Talk to Your Staff or Volunteers About Sensory Inclusion – Practical advice on introducing and embedding sensory-friendly practices in workplace culture.
These blogs, along with our training courses, provide a valuable resource for organisations that want to take action but aren’t sure where to start.
Help Us Spread the Word
Creating sensory inclusive environments isn’t just the responsibility of therapists—it requires a collective effort from businesses, employers, and community leaders. By sharing Sense in Work and Sensory Inclusive Schools with organisations in your network, you can help drive real change in how spaces are designed and experienced by those with sensory needs.
If you work with schools, businesses, charities, or healthcare settings that could benefit from sensory inclusion training, please share these resources with them. Together, we can extend the reach of sensory-informed practice and create better environments for all.