Sensory Issues Films
Everyday Challenges - An Occupational Therapist Perspective
This film from the Occupational Therapy Team looks at the everyday activities children can find challenging, why this might be, and what may help. To make the most of the film you are asked to gather some resources before starting:
• Cardigan / shirt / jacket with buttons or a zip
• Doll - to be dressed
• Knife / fork / plate / playdoh
• Pen and paper
Frazzled Fred
Based on the Pines book of the same name, this video looks at the sensory issues surrounding autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Featuring Rachael Geddes and Sharon Morris from the Pines team, the film looks at the different senses, hyper and hypo sensitivity and how to best support a child with sensory issues.
Click on Image for pdf version of the Frazzled Fred book
Environmental Classroom
Evidenced based practical adjustments to ensure Classroom Environment (Visual displays/ support, space and sound) can support all children including children with neurodevelopmental differences. Presentation by Sharon Morris (Children’s Occupational Therapist), Med in Autism (Children) . Accompanied by classroom Environment handout developed within Highland Council Children’s Occupational Therapy Service.
Environmental Classroom Handout
Click on Image for handout
My Autism World
The words of an autistic young person describe how they experience the world in terms of sensory issues, eye contact, social exchange and more. An inspiring watch and listen for anyone wanting to understand more about autism.
Stressing Your Senses
This video is of a presentation by Susan Jeffrey from the Highland Occupational Therapy team. The video looks at the role of the occupational therapist, and the everyday things they can support for a child or young person. This includes play & leisure, self-care and education. Susan looks at the different senses and focuses particularly on Interoception - the perception of sensations from inside the body, and how this can differ in children with a neurodevelopmental difference profile. The video is taken from a session led by the National Autistic Society Scotland and Thriving Families on 4 November 2021.
Glasgow KIDS Sensory Questionnaire
Please click on image for Greater Glasgow & Clyde’s NHS site where there are questionnaires to complete if you think your child has sensory difficulties and you would like specific advice for their needs.
