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 ?ADHD 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 ( Reception)

Structure of the session:

• Welcome 
• Following government guidance on Covid 19- hand sanitizer, Covid -19 declaration
• Exploring through senses- children have access to sensory resources while parents have an opportunity to speak to autism practitioner. During that period children may be observed to ensure the right strategies to support are put in place
  
• Attention Autism- what's in my treasure 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: 24th April 2021

DAY: Saturday ( last Saturday of the month)

TIME: 10:15-11 :30 am

VENUE: The Arc, 39 Weston Dr, Caterham CR3 5XY

COST: £5 per session 

What is included:

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