Autism Toolbox for parents and carers

Those with autism may experience sensory differences. They can be over-sensitive or under-sensitive to specific sights, sounds, smells or textures. This can be a positive thing but can also cause distress or discomfort.

But if you create an environment that is in tune with your child’s senses, this will help make them feel more comfortable and reduce anxiety.

This statement is for practitioners supporting children and young people with sensory processing needs and its purpose is to improve consistency of approach amongst professionals and reduce the uncertainty for families.

Buckinghamshire Healthcare occupational therapists offer free webinars to provide advice with sensory processing differences.

If required, you can book an advice clinic appointment to further discuss concerns.

The National Autistic Society provides Information, strategies and tips for coping with sensory differences.

Sensory Help Now is a supportive online community of parents and carers with sensory integration qualified therapists on hand to answer your queries and concerns.

You can search our directory to find local independent services that may be to help with autism and sensory differences. You may need to pay for these services.