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Autism Through A Sensory Lens

Sensory Assessment and Strategies
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The fully revised second edition of Autism Through A Sensory Lens by Joy Beaney explores sensory differences autistic children face and how these affect their perception of the world. This accessible resource helps adults working with autistic children understand potential sensory triggers behind challenging behaviours through a sensory perspective. It offers a range of enjoyable sensory activities alongside practical strategies for creating autism-friendly environments at home or school. The book includes an online assessment tool with aids to visually represent a child's sensory profile, providing a foundation for personalised support.
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Ideal for parents, carers, educators, and practitioners working with autistic children who wish to deepen their understanding of sensory differences and implement effective, enjoyable strategies to support sensory needs.

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The fully revised second edition of this easy-to-use resource introduces the sensory differences autistic children may face, and explores how these differences can affect their ability to make sense of the world. It Includes an online assessment with accompanying aids to create a visual representation of the child’s sensory needs.

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The fully revised second edition of this easy-to-use resource introduces the sensory differences autistic children may face and explores how these differences can affect their ability to make sense of the world. It is invaluable in helping those adults working with autistic children to identify possible triggers for the child’s behaviour and consider it through a sensory lens.

Children have varying sensory needs, so the book offers both a wealth of enjoyable activities for sensory exploration and play, and provides suggestions for strategies and ideas that can be used at home or in school to create an autism-friendly environment.

This book:

  • Highlights the possible link between behaviours that challenge and sensory difficulties for autistic children.
  • Provides practical and accessible resources, helping parents, carers and practitioners to gain a greater understanding of sensory differences.
  • Includes an online assessment with accompanying aids to create a visual representation of the child’s sensory needs.

With both downloadable and photocopiable resources, this practical guide will be an essential tool for parents, carers and practitioners working with autistic children. It enables them to create a visual profile of areas of difficulty, which can form the basis of personalised strategies and fun sensory activities to support the child.

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Praised by Dr. Wenn Lawson, an autistic psychologist, as a vital tool for fostering emotional regulation and connection, this book offers profound insights into sensory experiences. Parent Jackie Powell highlights its practical guidance, ease of use, and positive impact on her autistic son's journey, calling it essential reading for parents seeking to better understand and support their children.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780367369620

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 August 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: 50 Tables, color; 94 Line drawings, color

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 297.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 108

About the Author

Joy Beaney has over 30 years teaching experience in both mainstream and special education. Joy lectures at Brighton University delivering their Post Graduate Certificate in autism. Her consultancy work, training, conferences and publishing all contribute to supporting individuals and organisations to make the world a more autism-friendly place.

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