Sensory Smart Blogs

Looking after children with special needs is a lot of hard work. We discuss what caregivers burnout is and techniques you can use to avoid it. 

Young people with autism and/or sensory processing disorders or sensitivities are often more likely to suffer discomfort from certain sounds and sensations. This can also sometimes be referred to as hypersensitive to sound, auditory processing disorder or hyperacusis Most of...

For a child with dysregulated sensory processing the world can feel like a very unpredictable, overwhelming and scary place.  This can make even the simplest of transitions, changes or demands a huge struggle.   Creating routines and daily structures for young...

Easter is a tradition that is loved by children almost worldwide but for those whose children suffer from sensory disorders the whole experience can be extremely overwhelming. With large crowds expected at most organised Easter trails, overly-competitive children (and parents)...