Health, Wellbeing and Care Hub

My World, My Way: Creating Communication and Sensory Toolkits

A girl and a woman sitting at a table indoors. The woman has a laptop open in front of her, she is leaning towards the girl who has a notebook and pen.

Personalised support for neurodivergent children aged 8-12.

Every child experiences the world in their own unique way. In these relaxed sessions, your child will work directly with 1 speech & language therapy student and 1 occupational therapy student (supervised by a qualified clinician) to explore what makes them feel comfortable, happy and understood, with a focus on acceptance of differences and self-understanding. Tailored entirely to your child's pace in a friendly sensory-aware space.

A communication and sensory toolkit is a collection of practical tools designed to help children express themselves, manage emotions and navigate their environment.

What this looks like:

Explore their sensory world; discover what feels calming, what feels overwhelming and find strategies to help your child feel regulated and comfortable.
Map their communication style; Uncover how your child best likes to express themselves, share ideas, and connect with others on their own terms.
Build a personal toolkit; Together we will create a customised guide of practical tools and strategies to share with family, teachers and caregivers.

If you feel your child could benefit from this service, please complete our children’s referral form and email to healthwellbeingcare@essex.ac.uk and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss your referral.