EP 80: Using RISE Therapy
From Sensory Classroom Podcast by Jordan Garratt
May 31, 2026 · 42 min · Season 2 · Episode 60
About this episode
This episode discusses how OurSpace's RISE Therapy is transforming support for autistic and neurodivergent learners through a child-led approach.
Most educators and therapists are stuck in routines that don’t truly meet children’s needs — but there’s a revolutionary approach that’s changing everything. Discover how OurSpace is transforming mainstream classrooms by putting connection, flexibility, and children’s autonomy at the heart of learning, all while reducing costs and stress. In this episode, Abi and Kirsty from OurSpace share how their innovative Rise Therapy is redefining what support for autistic and neurodivergent learners can look like. They reveal the story behind their shift from rigid, expensive interventions to a playful, child-led model that celebrates natural exploration and calm regulation. You’ll hear firsthand how this approach creates genuine engagement, promotes social skills, and fosters a real sense of safety—both internally for children and externally within classrooms. www.ourspace.org www.risetherapysessions.org This punchy 40 minute episode is packed to the brim with useful insights and tips to bring in to your own home and classroom. Have you been following Jordan @sensoryclass on social media for a while and want to hear more behind the scenes stories from inside her sensory classroom, then…
People in this episode
Host: Jordan Garratt
Guests: Abi, Kirsty
Topics covered
- RISE Therapy
- autistic learners
- neurodivergent support
- child-led learning
- classroom engagement
- social skills
- calm regulation
Keywords
- RISE Therapy
- OurSpace
- autism support
- neurodiversity
- child autonomy
- classroom strategies
- social engagement
- flexible learning
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: OurSpace, Rise Therapy, www.ourspace.org, www.risetherapysessions.org, Sensory Classroom Podcast
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