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In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, finding a place of solace and connection is so important. For many, a church serves as more than just a place of worship—it's a sanctuary, a community, and a source of spiritual nourishment. But for individuals with sensory sensitivities,...

Supermarkets can be overwhelming for children sensitive to visual stimuli, especially if they refuse to wear dark glasses. This blog offers strategies to manage visual overwhelm in such environments.

Understanding Visual Overwhelm

Visual overwhelm can occur in brightly lit, visually...

Realising that you are prone to sensory overload is an important step towards managing it effectively. This blog aims to enhance your understanding of how your senses operate and how to recognise the signs of sensory overload.

How Our Senses Work

Our senses of sight, hearing, touch,...

Have you ever felt completely drained after spending just a few hours in a bustling shopping centre? The bright lights, loud noises, and constant movement can leave you feeling overwhelmed. This is what I call a sensory hangover, and I'm here to help you understand and manage it.

Recognising a...

Managing sensory overload in individuals, especially children, is a delicate balance between encouraging participation and respecting their need to avoid overwhelming situations. This blog post addresses how to navigate this challenging dynamic effectively.

Understanding Sensory Overload

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Hello, I'm Anne Laure Jackson, and today I want to share with you some essential strategies for effective communication with individuals who are sensory sensitive or more technically accurate - over reactive. It’s crucial that we approach our interactions with respect, understanding, and...

Our sensory experiences shape our engagements with our surroundings and, by extension, our relationships with others and God. These distinctive ways of interacting with the world, especially in individuals with sensory processing challenges, showcase God's intricate design. Understanding and...

Adults with sensory integration challenges face unique difficulties in their daily lives. These challenges can affect work, social interactions, and overall wellbeing. This blog post aims to provide adults facing these issues with effective strategies and tips to navigate their sensory world more...

As grandparents, playing a supportive role in your grandchild's life is a unique and rewarding experience. When your grandchild has sensory needs due to conditions like Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, or others, understanding and supporting them becomes...

Toilet learning can be a challenging journey, especially for older children who exhibit avoidant behaviours. This blog explores strategies and insights to support parents and caregivers in navigating toilet learning with patience and understanding.

Understanding Avoidant Behaviours

Hello, I’m Anne Laure Jackson, an experienced sensory processing and integration specialist. Through my service, Sensory Super Support, I aim to promote health and wellbeing for everyone, celebrating our neurodiversity. This blog post is crafted to help parents understand and navigate the...

In  our places of worship, where we seek solace and community, there's an unspoken  and a shared understanding that we gather to connect - with faith, and with each other. However, for individuals with sensory processing issues , what is meant to be a sanctuary can feel overwhelming....