Sensory information and advice
Many autistic people process everyday sensory information differently. People may be over-sensitive, under-sensitive or both. Differences can have a huge impact on everyday life.
Resources
Below are some resources that we hope can explain more about sensory differences, practical strategies and personal experiences.
- The National Autistic Society (NAS) has lots of useful information and advice about many areas related to autism. Search “Sensory Integration” on the NAS website to access further resources and information.
- Video: A short cartoon about what can trigger sensory overload: “Sensory overload” by Alkurah
- Book: Making Sense of Sensory Behaviour: This booklet is designed to help raise awareness of the effects of sensory information and how it may impact on day-to-day life, skills and behaviour. It also provides information about how to best manage situations some young people find over/under-whelming.
- Sensory Smarts provides useful information about sensory differences, resources including books, podcasts, articles, and presentations. There is also information about working in schools and sensory equipment.
- Video: For an in-depth talk about “Sensory processing and ASD” by Virginia Spielmann (Occupational Therapist) see Sensory Processing and ASD (approx. 57 minutes)
- Purple Ella has some short videos on YouTube that talk about sensory processing:
- Book: A useful online booklet which gives practical strategies to manage the impact of sensory integration differences on daily activities can be found at a5 booklet (nhsggc.org.uk)
- Book: “The Out of Sync Child grows up” by Carol Stock Kranowitz
- Book: “Sensory strategies” by Corinna Laurie