Checklists and assessments

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Sensory Processing Handbook

The eight senses - guidance for practitioners in Somerset

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Part of
Sensory Processing Handbook

The eight senses - guidance for practitioners in Somerset

1

Introduction

information on the nature of sensory processing differences and the impact they can have on children and young people's lives

Somerset SEND Charter What is sensory processing?Sensory processing differences or difficulties Interoception – the eighth sense Checklists and assessments

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The sensory system

Safe interventions for both children and young people, and groups

Tactile Proprioceptive Interoceptive Vestibular Visual Auditory Olfactory Taste

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School approaches

Recommendations for creating appropriate learning environments for pupils with sensory processing differences

Whole school approach Classroom strategies What to do if you are concerned a pupil is experiencing sensory processing difficulties Referring to occupational therapy

Checklists

The following are suggested sensory processing checklists for schools to use. They can be downloaded from the internet and are free of charge:

Sensory Checklist (Biel and Peske)
Sensational Brain –Sensory Symptoms Checklist –Schools Version
Autism Education Trust Sensory Assessment can be found within the Progression Framework
South West Yorkshire NHS – checklist for autism friendly environments
Centre for Autism Middletowan – Sensory Audit for School and Classrooms
Twinkl – Sensory Checklist for a Learning Environment

These resources can be used to compliment observations carried out by teaching staff and information shared by parents and carers.

Interoception – the eighth sense Tactile

Last reviewed: June 2, 2023 by Jenny

Next review due: December 2, 2023