Who this is for
This webinar is for parents and carers who are trying to understand why their child responds to the world the way they do. It is a good starting point if you are new to sensory processing, or if you have heard the term before but want a clearer picture of what it means for your child day to day.
What you'll learn
Introduction to the senses and how sensory processing works
What sensory integration means in everyday life
How to become a sensory detective for your own child
Understanding your child's individual sensory profile
Practical strategies to try at home straight away
Downloadable slides, sensory cups handout, and OT-recommended resources
About this course
If your child seems overwhelmed by certain sounds, textures, or situations — or craves more movement and input than other children — it can be hard to know where to start. This webinar gives you a straightforward introduction to how the senses work, what sensory processing means, and why it looks different in every child.
You will learn how to spot your child's individual sensory patterns and start building a picture of what they need. The session covers practical strategies you can try at home straight away, without needing any special equipment or training.
When you sign up you also get a copy of the slides to keep, a handout on sensory cups, and a list of OT-recommended products and resources for each of the sensory systems — so you have something to come back to whenever you need it.
Curriculum
1 module — unlocks in order as you complete each one.
- 1Video
Making Sense of Sensory
Your instructor
Grace Magennis
Grace Magennis is a Children's Occupational Therapist, Sensory Integration Practitioner, and founder of The Sensory Submarine. With extensive postgraduate training and specialist experience, Grace supports autistic children and young people, those with ADHD, developmental delay, physical and learning disabilities, sensory processing differences, and a wide range of additional needs. Her practical, evidence-based and neuroaffirming approach equips parents, educators and professionals with simple, effective strategies to support children's development, regulation, learning and participation in everyday life.