This session explores how sensory processing differs across individuals and why sensory differences are frequently misunderstood or overlooked. It examines overload, sensory seeking, and environmental demands, alongside the impact on regulation, behaviour, and daily functioning.

1. 1. Define sensory processing and explain how differences in sensory systems affect regulation, behaviour, learning, and wellbeing.
   2. Identify signs of sensory over- and under-sensitivity across the eight sensory systems, including vestibular, proprioception, and interoception.
   3. Apply practical, neurodiversity-affirming strategies (e.g. sensory breaks, profiles, environmental adaptations) to reduce overload and support participation.

• Introduction: 3 minutes (trainer introduction, session overview)

• Common Sensory Differences: 5 minutes (loud sounds and clothing textures, impact on sleep and eating)

• Understanding Sensory Processing: 3 minutes (brain filtering vs biological senses, over/under sensitivity patterns)

• The Eight Senses: 17 minutes (the classic five senses, body senses – vestibular and proprioceptive, and internal sense – interoception)
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• Impact on Daily Life: 13 minutes (sensory overload and fatigue, effects on behavior and learning)
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• Strategies That Help: 12 minutes (normalizing differences and self-stimulatory behaviors, sensory breaks and safe spaces)
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• Professional Tools: 9 minutes (sensory profiles and diets, environmental audits)
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• Sensory Strengths & Conclusion: 35 minutes (recognizing sensory joy, resources and further training)

TOTAL: 1 hour 37 minutes.