All episodes of Living a Sensory Life

In this episode we explore some of the sensory behaviours you might notice in the classroom. Tiger who is an autism experience trainer shares his explanations and insights into some of them.

Published 04/27/21

2.12 Why does my child explode at home with Jo

This week I interview mum Jo who Becky met on her training and has done everything to help her daughter get the support she deserves in her mainstream school. Understanding her sensory needs at home are part of the journey.

Published 04/20/21

Living a Sensory Life

Published 04/13/21

2.11 Understanding behaviour at home with Elly Chapple

In this episode Becky was really lucky to interview Elly Chapple. A mum who is changing the way professionals view and support children with sensory needs.

Published 04/13/21

2.10 What are Sensory Behaviours?

This is the start of a series of 4 podcasts where we explore sensory characteristics/behaviours in depth. I’m this episode Becky explains what these are or how they can be recognised. Following on from this we are talking with parents and practitioners about how they have found identifying and supporting their child or students sensory needs and it’s importance.

Published 04/06/21

2.9 Can’t make a plan, every day changes

In this episode Becky talks about the common frustration among parents of not feeling like they can plan things. Changes in our environment like the weather can have a huge impact on children and adults with SPD

Published 03/30/21

2.8 They still aren’t toilet trained

In this episode Becky explains the importance our internal and external senses have on our ability to learn to use a toilet.

Published 03/23/21

2.7 - Supporting sensory needs in the classroom

Ensuring all of your students are supported can be really difficult when you have 30 very different needs. Here Becky gives you some tips and information about how you CAN support all needs in the classroom.

Published 03/16/21

2.6 - When is a fidget a distraction?

Fidgets are the buzz word in education settings but one of the most common questions I’m asked by teacher is ‘don’t they distract the students from learning rather than support them?’

Published 03/09/21

2.5 - Common worries relating to SPD

In this episode Becky talks about some of the common worries parents and professionals have relating to Sensory Processing Difficulties.

Published 03/02/21

2.4 -Supporting self regulation at home

Finding ways for your child or person you care for your support themselves at home is so important. Becky explores some of the ways this can be done.

Published 01/26/21

2.3 - how to implement self care strategies to self regulation

In this episode Becky talks about the importance of understanding why some people May find certain self care activities over whelming like showering or brushing teeth. As well as covering the self care of the person we are supporting. How can we understand why someone may bite etc.

Published 01/19/21

2.2 - How do I teach self-regulation?

It’s likely that most people we support are already self regulating with strategies they have discovered. Some people may need some guidance and support in this. Here Becky is explaining how you can do this.

Published 01/12/21