Supporting Sensory Needs During Transitions

Occupational Therapy supports children and young people with their independence in aspects of daily living or their participation in activities at home and at school. The service provides advice on new ways for a child or young person to complete a task, or how they could use adapted equipment to help them participate or be more independent.

Children's Occupational Therapy Service

A practical workshop on using sensory strategies to support students with sensory differences manage daily transitions.

This 60-minute online workshop explores practical strategies to support students with sensory differences during transitions, both big (such as moving classes or schools) and small (such as switching between activities). Participants will learn how to use sensory strategies and routines to help students feel secure, regulated, and ready to engage in learning during times of change. Key Learning Points:<ul><li>Understand why transitions can be particularly challenging for students with sensory differences</li><li>Recognise the impact of both big and small transitions on regulation and engagement</li><li>Explore practical sensory strategies to ease transitions and reduce stress</li><li>Learn how to develop predictable routines that support students through change</li><li>Promote smoother transitions that help students feel secure, confident, and ready to learn</li></ul> Session FormatDelivered online via Microsoft Teams, the workshop combines slides, spoken input, and opportunities to ask questions through the chat function. Please note that advice cannot be given about individual children during this session. Practical InformationJoining details will be emailed to participants a few days before the session. All workshops are delivered via Microsoft Teams and require an internet-enabled device. About the WorkshopThis workshop is led by an Occupational Therapist from the Sensory Processing Service. This workshop is suitable for teachers, teaching assistants, SENCOs, and early years staff who want to better support students with sensory differences during everyday transitions and key changes in their school journey.

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Supporting Sensory Needs During Transitions

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