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Updates, resources, and stories from our team — helping families navigate sensory support and celebrate every milestone.
10 Calming Strategies for Meltdowns: Tools Every Parent Should Know
Evidence-based calming strategies for autism meltdowns & sensory overwhelm. Practical tools every parent needs for managing emotional regulation challenges.
Sensory-Friendly Half-Term Activities in Nottinghamshire: A Family Guide
24 verified sensory-friendly venues across Nottinghamshire — autism cinema screenings, soft play with SEND sessions, accessible nature, museums with sensory packs, and more. Written to come back to every school break.
What Happens in a Rebound Therapy Session? Inside Our Trampoline Room
What happens in rebound therapy? Discover how therapeutic trampolining helps children with cerebral palsy, autism & movement challenges. Real session guide.
A SENCO's Guide to Referring a Pupil for Sensory Therapy
A peer-to-peer guide for SENCOs on when to refer to a private sensory service, how the referral works, what to share with the provider, and how outcomes feed back into your Assess–Plan–Do–Review cycle.
Signs Your Child Might Benefit from Sensory Therapy: A Checklist for Parents
Is your child struggling with sounds, textures or movement? Recognize the signs of sensory processing challenges & when to seek professional support.
Does My Child Need an Autism Diagnosis for Therapy? Understanding Access to Support
Can you access therapy without autism diagnosis? Learn what support is available now while waiting for NHS assessment. No referral needed in many cases.
NHS vs Private Sensory Services: A Practical Comparison for UK Families
Comparing NHS and private sensory therapy in the UK — current waiting times, costs, what each route offers, and how families combine both. With 2026 NHS Digital figures and Nottinghamshire specifics.
Finding SEND Support in Nottinghamshire: A Parent's Guide
Comprehensive guide to SEND support in Nottinghamshire, Mansfield & Sutton-in-Ashfield. NHS services, private therapy & local resources for your child.
Hydrotherapy for Children: 9 Conditions It Can Help
Warm-water therapy can support children with cerebral palsy, autism, hypotonia, hypermobility and more. A parent-friendly guide to nine conditions hydrotherapy helps, the evidence behind it, and what to look for in a pool.
How to Pay for Private Sensory Therapy: EHCP, Personal Budgets & Direct Payments Explained
EHCPs, Personal Budgets, Direct Payments, charity grants and self-funding — a practical UK guide to paying for private sensory therapy, with Nottinghamshire specifics and current 2026 statutory timescales.
Meet the Team: The People Behind Every Sensation
Behind every session is a team of passionate, qualified professionals who care deeply about every child. Get to know the people who make Every Sensation special.
Why Play Matters: The Serious Business of Having Fun
Play isn't just entertainment — it's the primary way children learn about themselves, others, and the world. Here's why we put play at the heart of everything we do.