Thriving With Sensory Support
What You’ll Learn
✔ Understand the 8 Senses
Learn what each sense does — including proprioception, vestibular, and interoception.
✔ Recognize Hyper- and Hypo-Sensitivity
Identify common signs of sensory seeking and sensory avoiding.
✔ Build a Basic Sensory Profile
Use our step-by-step workbook to gather observations and co-create a “What I Like / What I Don’t Like” sensory overview with the person you support.
✔ Structure Environments for Sensory Success
Make simple and supportive changes to the environment to support sensory needs.
✔ Add Sensory Body Breaks Into Everyday Routines
Create sensory rhythms that help prevent overwhelm and support calm, focused participation.
✔ Provide In-the-Moment Sensory Support
Learn how to respond to sensory stress with respectful, person-directed strategies that promote safety, autonomy, and regulation.
✔ Apply Learning Through Case Studies
Follow real-world examples that guide you in interpreting sensory patterns and selecting effective supports.
About the Course
Learn through videos, real world case studies, and practical activities.
Includes printable tools and resources you can put to use right away.
Takes 1.5 - 2 hours to complete.
Section 1: The 8 Senses
In this section we explore the 8 senses and what it means to by hyper- or hypo-sensitive.
Activity:
Activity 1: Exploration of Interoception and Proprioception
Activity 2: The Sensory Environment
Section 2:
In this section, we explore how to provide sensory support through:
Knowing the person’s sensory profile
Shaping the environment
Building sensory into routines
Supporting in the moment
Activities:
Activity 1: Sensory Workbook
Activity 2: Making a Sensory Profile
Activity 3: Making a Sensory Support Plan
Resources:
Sensory Workbook
Sensory Seeking and Avoiding “Cheatsheet”
Sensory Activity Ideas “Cheatsheet”
Section 3: Case Studies
In this section we offer two case studies to work through, to help you solidify your knowledge.
Activities
Case Study 1: Morning Activity
Case Study 2: Refusing to Shower
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