About this episode

The episode discusses sensory needs in neurodivergent children and offers strategies for support at home and school.

Today we’re diving deep into the world of sensory needs in children, especially those who are neurodivergent. Joining me is Martha, a dedicated occupational therapist specialising in sensory regulation and child-led approaches. In this episode, we’ll break down why some children have sensory needs, how to identify these needs, and actionable strategies for support in both home and school environments. Martha's website: https://linktr.ee/the_optimisticot This punchy 60 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 you're in the right place. LISTEN/ SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://sensoryclassroom.org/pages/podcast Subscribe to support the pod, so we can continue to produce this free content for you all.

People in this episode

Host: Jordan Garratt

Guest: Martha

Topics covered

• sensory regulation
• neurodivergent children
• occupational therapy
• child-led approaches
• support strategies

Keywords

• sensory needs
• neurodivergent
• occupational therapist
• support strategies
• child-led approaches

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: the_optimisticOT

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