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Justine Aldous and Penny Price (Occupational Therapists) note that sensory processing is the ability to focus, sort and screen sensory information in order to perform the activities of daily living. Effective sensory processing is a foundation of human development.

Justine Aldous and Penny Price (Occupational Therapists) explain the differences between under and over responsiveness to sensory stimulation and how these impact on a child. They talk about sensory seeking and sensory avoidance.

Justine Aldous and Penny Price (Occupational Therapists) talk about the challenges of getting children to sleep and share tools to help children get to sleep.

Justine Aldous and Penny Price (Occupational Therapists) notes with eating it’s not just about the taste or the texture of the food. They talk about the other sensory factors that can impact on what a child with eat.

Justine Aldous and Penny Price (Occupational Therapists) explain that some children have difficulty articulating what it is that is troubling them and talk about the challenges this creates for parents.

Justine Aldous and Penny Price (Occupational Therapists) talk about the challenges parents face when deciding whether to push or accommodate a child’s behaviour. They discuss the importance of knowing the child in deciding how to respond.

The group share their key learnings from the discussion.