Sensory
December 10, 2019 | by JoD | General
We always consider physical accessibility when preparing a trip with someone who has a physical disability, but do we consider sensory accessibility? Our guest blog contributor, Joanna Grace, discusses ways to support someone with sensory differences. Going into a new environment asks a lot of us. For any of us, new sights, sounds and smells […]
Tags: accessibility, Autism, disability, Sensory
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October 19, 2019 | by JoD | General
This National Baking Week, we have seen lots of wonderful baking ideas on social media. So, we decided to share our favourite 3 recipes for you to try at home. Vegan chocolate brownies Although it’s difficult to imagine creating perfect gooey chocolate brownies minus the eggs, this vegan recipe from The Minimalist Baker proves otherwise […]
Tags: Sensory
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October 10, 2019 | by JoD | General
With the summer months having come to an end, our guest contributor, Claudia, shares 5 indoor sensory play ideas to try at home with the children this autumn. Create your own pumpkin sensory bag With Halloween approaching, we thought it would be a great idea to incorporate a non-spooky, yet Halloween inspired sensory bag into […]
Tags: Sensory, sensory play
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April 4, 2019 | by JoD | General
Spring is here and Easter is near. This year we would like to think about gift ideas. One of the main things that people associate with Easter is chocolate eggs. But we want to think about alternative Easter gifts for the whole family to enjoy during the holidays. Read on to discover some great alternative […]
Tags: Easter, Sensory, spring
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January 4, 2019 | by JoD | General
Are you looking for sensory friendly activities in and around Manchester? We have picked out our top activities that you might be interested in. Activities like the ones below are important as they can stimulate senses for children and adults. When an individual is able to explore their senses it allows them to be creative […]
Tags: Manchester, Sensory, sensory processing disorder
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December 12, 2018 | by JoD | General
Are you looking for the perfect sensory gift for your children with additional needs? Don’t worry because we’ve got a list of sensory gifts for you. When you shop online with Disabled Living you will discover a range of sensory products. This includes the advantage of being able to contact the Disabled Living team for free […]
Tags: Sensory, sensory play
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August 17, 2018 | by JoD | General
Did you know that there are football clubs with sensory rooms in the UK? Last year BT and Premier League teamed up with ‘The Shippey Campaign’ to create more sensory rooms at premier league football clubs in the UK. There are several clubs which have integrated the sensory rooms into their stadiums to provide a […]
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June 22, 2018 | by JoD | General
Summer time has hit the UK and we’re happy to see some sunshine in the sky. As you may already be aware, Disabled Living have a Supplier Directory which includes several suppliers for sensory toys, play and equipment. We selected a few of our favourite sensory products which we think would be perfect for your […]
Tags: Autism, Children, Sensory
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May 9, 2018 | by JoD | General
This post has been written by Rachel at Sensory Stories. Children’s parties are often associated with excitement, laughter, screaming, balloons, games and lots of sugar! This ordinary idea of a party doesn’t always engage all children. And we at Sensory Stories, want to engage and empower all of our party guests. Sensory Stories is a partnership […]
Tags: Children, Sensory
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February 23, 2018 | by JoD | General
We like to keep you up to date with the latest sensory products and services. This includes providing you with the latest sensory news to inform you of any popular topics that are trending. Or, sensory news that may be beneficial to you, your family, friends or colleagues. There are many publications that we find […]
Tags: Sensory, sensory processing disorder
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