Sensory Integration Network

07/12/2025

A new Berkshire charity is supporting neurodivergent children and putting on sessions to help them feel less socially isolated.

https://loom.ly/YiFgnvg

Parents of neurodivergent children describe the importance of specialist sessions run in Berkshire.

06/12/2025

An informative read on the neuroscience behind why children who experience sensory input more intensely than others experience emotional and cognitive overwhelm

https://loom.ly/ednnxGo

New research reveals a distinct brain activity signature in children who become overwhelmed by sensory input such as noise, touch, or bright lights.

05/12/2025

Enhance your expertise and notice what others might miss.

Our Postgraduate Programme in Sensory Integration adds depth, precision, and insight to your professional skills, helping you respond with confidence.

Applications for the next intake close on 9 January 2026.



Sheffield Hallam University

05/12/2025

This new scoping review investigated autism friendly design in both indoor and outdoor environments. The researchers identified 9 aspects of autism friendly design which included the following:
1) A location that is tranquil, quiet and accessible; 2) Accommodating both hypo- and hyper-sensitivity; 3) Providing escape spaces; 4) Providing transition spaces; 5) Compartmentalisation; 6) Predictability and visual cues; 7) Sensory hierarchy of spaces; 8) Familiarity, something to hold on to; and 9) Safety.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2025.129181

04/12/2025

Struggling to find the perfect gift? 🎁

Don’t worry - the Sensory Integration Education elves have you covered!

Our annual Sensory Gift Guide is packed with sensory gift ideas for every age and budget.

Browse the guide here 👇

04/12/2025

This new article highlights the risk of falls for people with Dyspraxia and discusses the public health implications.

https://loom.ly/QD7gy4w

Most (72%) people with dyspraxia report high anxiety about falling – yet they’re not even mentioned in fall prevention guidelines.

03/12/2025

International Day of Persons with Disabilities: no one knows their needs better than the person themselves. When individuals with disabilities are heard and included in decision-making, real inclusion can happen.
We’re committed to supporting professionals to make that a reality.

Sensory Inclusive Schools

03/12/2025

Thinking about joining our postgraduate programme?

Our new blog explains how we support neurodivergent and disabled learners — and how a strong, supportive community can help you thrive.

From adjustments through Sheffield Hallam University to accessible online learning and peer support, you’ll have the resources and connections to succeed at SIE.

Sheffield Hallam University

03/12/2025

This new qualitative study engaged neurodivergent children in conceptualising their ideal playground. This open access paper highlights the importance of sensory affordances to provide children with a range of experiences according to their sensory preferences.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedro.2025.100494

02/12/2025

Deepen your sensory understanding, widen the support you can offer.

The Postgraduate Programme in Sensory Integration helps you build the observation skills and clinical reasoning to notice what others miss and deliver sensory-informed interventions that truly meet people’s needs.

Backed by 30 years of experience in delivering specialist training and full university accreditation.

Applications for the next intake close on 9 January 2026.

02/12/2025

We"re looking forward to this new podcast, SEND in the Spotlight, which starts on Monday 8 December on BBC Sounds.

02/12/2025

A new project to transform a farm in the North East of England will not only be a visitors attraction, it will also provide meaningful jobs, training opportunities, and work experience programmes for autistic and other neurodivergent individuals.

https://loom.ly/1tqVn2I

A GROUNDBREAKING ceremony takes place next week as work gets underway on a £4.9m development to transform a County Durham farm into a jobs and…