What is Explore through Senses?

Explore through Senses is a programme for young children- pre-schoolers- who struggle with concentration, attention and social interaction. It is based on Attention Autism approach and Sensory Integration.

Why Explore through Senses?

• Helps develop senses
• Helps with sensory processing issues
• Encourages to explore via different senses
• Exposure to sensory stimulation 
• Helps to understand the world around us
• Reduces stress and improves mentla well-being
• Gives parents/carers an opportunity to meet others with similar challenges
• Gives parents/carers an opportunity to meet professionals and ask for advice
• Helps parents/carers understand how to support their child at home
• Safe, non-judgmental environment where children can be themselves

Who is it for?

• Pre-schoolers who are diagnosed with autism or awaiting assessment
• Young children who struggle with concentration and attention
• Young children who struggle with communication
• Families who feel unsupported and need advice
• Children up to the age of 5

Structure of the session:

• Welcome 
• Following government guidance on Covid 19- hand sanitizer, Covid -19 declaration
• Exploring through senses- children have access to sensory room and other sensory resources while parents have an opportunity to speak to autism practitioner or/and other professionals including an OT. During that period children may be observed to ensure the right strategies to support are in place
  
• Attention Autism- what's in my chest?
• Story Reading
• A song

Every session will have the same structure to help children settle down and feel comfortable and avoid unnecessary stress 

Explore through Senses

START: November

DAY: Monday

TIME: 10-12 :30 am

VENUE: every Monday different venue

9th November - Mole Valley Family Centre

14th December- Mole Valley Family Centre

COST: £5 per session 

Only 8 places available for each session!

What is included:

• Attention Autism trained facilitator, DBS checked, insured, a teacher 
• Very small group 
• Autism friendly environment
• High quality sensory resources including light up table, light cube,stepping stones,jelly shapes and more
• FREE advice and guidance
• Professional guests
• 1:1 support for the family