Sensory Integration Network

03/03/2026

It’s HCPC CPD Week 2026 – a great time to grow your skills and knowledge!

Module A: Foundations of Sensory Integration is your first step on a postgraduate pathway. Over 18 weeks, you’ll explore sensory integration theory, nervous system development, all major sensory systems, and how to apply evidence-informed approaches in real-world practice.

With eMentor support, peer discussion groups, optional live sessions, and 12 months’ access to resources, you’ll develop the foundations to make a real difference in the lives of the people you support.

Booking deadline for the next cohort: 5 pm Friday 20 March 2026.

03/03/2026

A UK mom shares her experience of installing a sensory room at her home for her autistic son and gives tips for others thinking of doing the same.

Professional installations can cost thousands of pounds

02/03/2026

It’s a new month 🌷 and the start of HCPC CPD Week! 🎉

The perfect time to share with you the bumper-packed programme of live webinars we have lined up over the coming weeks! 💻✨

Take a look at what’s in store 👇

📅 3 March
Sensory Spotlight Talk: Postural Control and the Role of Reflexes – Hosted by Teresa May-Benson

📅 9 March
An Introduction to Using the Adult/Adolescent Sensory History (ASH) in Clinical Practice – Hosted by Teresa May-Benson

📅 23 March
Viewing Eating and Drinking Through a Sensory Lens – Hosted by Laura Osman & Louisa Hargett

📅 15 April
Advancing Sensory-based OT Through Play, Relationship and Embodiment – Hosted by Mim Ochsenbein and Dr Lisa Porter

📅 29 April
Sensory Integration and Deafness – Hosted by Amy Stephens

We can’t wait to see you there! 🙌

All live webinars are included with the SIE Lifelong Learning Programme or you can purchase sessions individually.

Sign up to the SIE Lifelong Learning Programme here 👉 https://www.sensoryintegrationeducation.com/bundles/lifelong-learning

Follow the link in the comments to explore individual courses 👇

02/03/2026

📚✨ It’s HCPC CPD Week – a great reminder of why continuing professional development (CPD) is so important across the health and care professions.

Led by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), this week encourages all of us working in health, care and education to reflect on our learning, growth and professional development – and the positive impact this has on the people and communities we support.

As a not-for-profit international training provider, SIE is proud of our 30+ year track record of working alongside allied health professionals, educators, researchers and families to improve awareness, understanding and treatment of sensory integration and sensory processing differences.

Our mission is simple:
🌍 Provide world-class training and education
🧠 Promote research into sensory integration and sensory processing
🤝 Champion sensory inclusion in schools and communities

We’re proud to support HCPC CPD Week and hope you’ll join us in taking time this week to reflect, learn and develop.

Find out more about CPD Week here 👇

02/03/2026

This new study compared sensory processing patterns in adults with clinically significant misophonia (n = 60) to age- and gender-matched controls without measurable misophonia traits (n = 60). The findings offer preliminary evidence that sensory over-responsivity (SOR) may be a central characteristic of misophonia, with 80% of individuals in the misophonia group reporting heightened sensitivity in at least one non-auditory sensory domain. Sensitivities related to touch and smell were the most frequently reported.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2025.11.026

Follow us to keep up to date on the latest research in Sensory Integration and Neurodiversity.

To learn more about supporting individuals with sensory differences across the lifespan see the link below:
https://www.sensoryintegrationeducation.com/bundles/Sensory-Inclusion-Facilitator-Certificate-B

01/03/2026

Archery GB is making the sport more inclusive to neurodivergent participants by providing training to coaches on how to support their needs. Read more in the link below.

https://archerygb.org/news/new-course-to-help-volunteers-support-neurodivergent-archers

28/02/2026

This article discusses the challenges of airtravel for childen with sensory processsing differences and contains tips to ease travel for them.

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/air-travel-easier-kids-sensory-212533589.html

For further advice and support also check out our webinar on this topic. Link in the comments.

With preparation and the right strategies, air travel doesn't have to be a nightmare.

27/02/2026

Movement is more than exercise—it can be a sensory joy.

“Sensory joys are activities based in sensation that help us feel grounded, calm, energised or simply more like ourselves.”

Our short film with Sport for Confidence shows how inclusive spaces can help everyone access their sensory joys.

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/e5skWzCdzN4

Sport For Confidence

27/02/2026

Many autistic people experience distinct sensory processing challenges. This new paper explores how ongoing dysregulation of stress and shutdown systems relates to these sensory differences, with particular attention to interoception. After outlining this context, the authors introduce five key areas of clinical practice and conclude by encouraging practitioners to stay flexible and responsive to each child’s individual sensory and communication needs.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rin.2026.100015

Follow us to keep up to date on the latest research in Sensory Integration and Neurodiversity.

To learn more about supporting individuals with sensory differences across the lifespan see the link below:
https://www.sensoryintegrationeducation.com/bundles/Sensory-Inclusion-Facilitator-Certificate-B

26/02/2026

A new therapy centre is opening in Dublin to support the needs of children and young people with sensory differences

Leo Cullen

25/02/2026

🎬 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝘆

In case you missed this last week, we’re thrilled to share this short film Movement for Sensory Joy created with Sport for Confidence, celebrating movement as a source of sensory joy, connection and wellbeing!

Beth Smithson from SIE commented:

“Movement is a sensory joy and a powerful route into feeling safer in our body… Everyone deserves access to their sensory joys in meaningful community spaces.”

Lyndsey Barrett, Co-CEO of Sport for Confidence, added:

“By combining occupational therapy-informed practice with inclusive community spaces, this short film shows how movement can nourish nervous systems, reduce barriers, and support people to truly belong.”

Watch people aged 16+ enjoying movement in leisure centres, community spaces, and parks. Movement is not just exercise—it’s nourishment for the nervous system.

Sport For Confidence

25/02/2026

Reflexes lay the foundation for movement — but how well do we truly understand their impact on postural control and motor development?

Join us next Tuesday 3 March for our next Sensory Spotlight Talk: Postural Control and Reflexes in Sensory Integration.

Hosted by Teresa May-Benson, this evidence-based webinar will explore:

✔️ The role of primitive and postural reflexes in sensory-motor development
✔️ How reflexes influence gross and fine motor skills
✔️ Practical strategies for integrating reflex work into sensory integration programmes
✔️ Current research on reflex integration interventions

With lecture content, case studies, video demonstrations and interactive Q&A, this is a must-attend session for OTs, PTs, SLTs and therapy assistants.

📅 3 March | 2pm – 4pm (UK time)

Save your place today 👇

Please note this is free to attend for SIE Lifelong Learning members!

Access 30+ sensory integration courses for only £195 per year. Includes peer support, live webinars, and exclusive resources via the SIE App.