In the “Sensory Processing and Behaviour” talk, we explore the powerful connection between sensory processing and children’s behaviour, helping parents, educators, and professionals understand how a child’s sensory world can shape their actions, emotional responses, and social interactions.
This talk explains how children experience sensory input differently—whether they are over-responsive, under-responsive, or seeking certain sensations—and how these sensory preferences can manifest in behaviours that may be misunderstood as attention-seeking, defiant, or unmotivated.
We will discuss the neurobiology of sensory processing and why certain environments or tasks can trigger strong behavioural reactions in children.
Attendees will gain practical strategies for creating sensory-friendly spaces, adapting routines, and using sensory tools to support children in regulating their behaviour and feeling more comfortable, confident, and calm in various settings.
- Explores how sensory processing influences children’s behaviour
- Discusses sensory sensitivity, seeking, and under-responsivity
- Provides strategies for sensory-friendly environments and behaviour support
- Explains the neurobiology behind misunderstood behaviors and emotional responses
