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Taming the Tangles: Hair brushing and our senses

For many parents, hair brushing is a simple part of the daily routine. But for children with autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder (SPD), and other issues this seemingly easy task can become a source of anxiety, discomfort, and even trigger me...

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

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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 world of s...

In the tapestry of childhood development, each thread is pivotal. Among these, sensory experiences are some of the most crucial yet often overlooked strands. These early interactions with the world lay the foundation for how children perceive their surroundings, connect with others, and learn from t...

In a world that's often filled with sensory stimuli, from the glaring lights of a supermarket to the incessant chatter in a café, navigating spaces can be a challenge for individuals with over-reactive sensory processing issues. Whether it's part of conditions like Autism, Sensory Processing Disorde...

In the heart of the UK, amidst the brisk morning school runs, the aromatic allure of a fresh cuppa, and the comforting cadence of British banter, lies a unique challenge many mums face: understanding their child’s sensory world.

Unravelling the Sensory Thumbprint

Children, much like us, have th...

Have you ever had this familiar scenario occur?

Your child behaves inappropriately in public or at school, and you're told by the teacher that your child is disruptive in class, a distraction to others or whose behaviour is becoming uncontrollable; that they have ‘sensory issues’ and might have SPD...

‘Sorry’ is probably one of the first words we teach our toddlers…but have we ever really stopped to consider what this word means, both to us and our children?  Is it helpful? What are they learning about relationships from this word? Is ‘sorry’ a helpful discipline tool and if so, in what way and i...

“Mum, why do you smell of Mark and Jenny?” demanded my 7-year-old as I stood, bleary eyed, just awake, outside his bedroom at 6.30am.  

“Eh? What?” 

“You smell of them Mum…why?”

I had sat and chatted with our friends the previous evening in our living room, slept as normal and it was now first th...

Last week I was trying to help my 9-year-old son set up his xbox for a new game. He was frustrated, and wouldn’t accept my help – but neither could he fix the issue himself. That lunchtime I told him and his brother a story. It went like this: ‘Once upon a time the RNLI lifeboat was called out to re...

A scream of rage brings me running into the dining room.  Our youngest son has his cereal bowl on his head and his plate up in front of him like a shield, dinner knife in hand. Our oldest has his glass raised above his head, ready to throw. Both their faces are contorted with rage and fear.  We have...

Distraction and Lack of Focus

There are many reasons why children are easily distracted. When children do not get enough sleep, they can be easily distracted. Also, when children are experiencing stress and anxiety, this can be a factor that affects their ability to focus, and thus they become dist...