Resources to support sensory needs
National and online resources:
- Sensory processing (NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde) - Information about sensory processing, common signs, practical advice and support options.
- Sensory processing difficulties (Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust) - Offers a wide range of videos to help with everyday activities such as showering and bathing, teeth brushing, hair cutting and sleep.
- Making Sense of Sensory Behaviour on the Falkirk Council website - A practical booklet for parents and carers.
- Autism and sensory processing (National Autistic Society) - Information and resources about sensory processing differences.
- Making Sense with the Natural World booklet on the NHS Forth Valley website - A booklet from NHS Forth Valley showing how the outdoor and natural environment can support sensory development.
- Support for Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) (NHS Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear)
- Sensory needs and toileting (ERIC) - Information and practical advice to help children with sensory processing differences who experience toileting difficulties.
- Menstruation (National Autistic Society) - Advice and guidance about supporting autistic children and young people with menstruation.
Local resources
There are many services and programmes available in Cumbria to support children with sensory need:
- Sensory development
- Children's Occupational Therapy Service on the Cumberland SEND Local Offer website
- Stitch Different website - Community interest company run by parents and carers who make bespoke weighted products
Moving 2 Write
A programme created by an Occupational Therapist and delivered through Early Years services.
It supports development of:
- sensory and motor skills
- early writing skills
- taking part in classroom activities
Ask your child's education setting to contact their Early Years Advisor for more information.
Learning disability and autism support
- Neurodiversity and emotional wellbeing
- Autism Information and Support Hub (Cumberland SEND Local Offer)
- Learning disability and autism (NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria) - Community Learning Disability Teams support children and families where there is a learning disability or autism diagnosis.
- Neu Way Support (Spring North) - Early advice, guidance and practical support for families of children and young people with neurodevelopmental differences.
Crisis support
Visit the following pages for further support: