Sensory and Motor Strategies (3rd Edition): Practical Ways to Help Autistic Children and Young People Learn and Achieve - Paperback

by Corinna Laurie (Author), Kirsteen Wright (Illustrator)

In this fully revised third edition, Corinna Laurie sets out practical strategies to help autistic children develop their sensory and motor skills. Learn to identify possible challenges, recognise signs of overload and work in a co-productive way with your student or child, developing sensory regulation strategies and improving motor skills to aid well-being.

The simple, low-cost activities provide practical solutions to help children meet the demands of any situation, building skills from handwriting and using scissors to improving posture, co-ordination and motor planning. Sensory strategies include calming techniques and simple environmental modifications to prevent overwhelm, among many others.

Helping to improve functional abilities and enable children to thrive and build independence, this is an essential resource for anyone working with children on the autism spectrum.

Author Biography

Corinna Laurie is an occupational therapist specialising in autism. She is clinical lead in OT for the National Autistic Society and director of a private children's therapy service.