Sensory Approaches for Learners with Autism Bundle
Each learner with autism is unique! We outline the specific sensory difficulties experienced by learners with autism and the resulting…
An Introduction to Hearing Impairment Bundle
Hearing impairment affects how a learner interacts with their environment. This course explains the types of hearing impairment, their causes…
Bubble Tubes – Go on, give it a hug!
A tall column of water hosting a myriad of colour changing bubbles, a visually captivating effect with sound, vibration and…
Does your multisensory room follow the AAA principles?
The most successful sensory room designs are those based on the needs of the learners who use the space. Here’s…
Let’s Make a Plan! (For Sensory Differences in Autism)
In the 1970s Carl Delacato (in his work as an educator with children who had all kinds of difficulties) had…
Sensory Learning Journeys
Steve Briggs, a previous Principal of Beaumont College, Lancaster was an inspiration to many, including myself. I listened to him…
Fibre Optics – Touching is important
“Trailing strands of cascading colour” is a very romantic way to describe fibre optics, but the effect is visually stunning.…
Pairing and Sharing
Speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) run through the autism spectrum from one ‘end’ to the other. They are like…
The role of the iPad/tablet Coordinator
In order to ensure that technical equipment is being used well and kept in good working order, it may be…
Visual distractions
When trying to get learners with autism or a visual loss to really focus on you or the activity, it’s…