Page 18 - Unit 5b Understanding Physical Needs

Getting to Understand Sensory Needs:

▪ Adults should provide opportunities for children to

explore and understand their sensory needs.

▪ For children who are struggling, this should involve

a detailed exploration followed by a plan made with the child to reduce

any stressors caused by over or under sensory responsiveness.

▪ Using the Needs cards helps provide a visual reminder

and a language the child can use to communicate their

needs in the future.

▪ Children should be supported

to prepare to do well –

‘Predict to prevent,

Plan to Succeed’.