The child whose brain is not organising sensations well is likely to struggle with making friends and keeping them.
- Regular proprioceptive input during the day to support body awareness and modulation.
- Discussions about force and how hard to push or pull during activities and when playing.
- Allowing the child to line up either at the front or the back of the line if they are sensitive to touch input.
- Minimise the amount of children in a group if the child is sensitive to sound.
- Scaffold peer conversations and practice in small groups how to have a conversation.
- Set tasks that are achievable to the child and celebrate success.
- Ensure the child is supported in PE whilst supporting socialisation.
- ‘The Zones of Regulation’ is a handy tool to explore with children. It links visuals, colours and emotions to body feelings. It helps identify sensory ‘tools’ to support successful engagement and also highlights how our ‘zone’ or feelings can impact on others.