Sensory needs vary for each person the information below is gathered from BAS parent recommendations.
Private Sensory Assessments / Professionals recommended by other BAS parents
Bibic, Somerset – www.bibic.org.uk
Linda Plowden at Therapy Space – www.therapyspacebristol.co.uk
Anne Marie Baker at Function First – www.functionfirstot.co.uk
Debra Westgate, Sensory West – sensorywest@gmail.com
Local Sensory Lending Libraries
Gympanzees – www.gympanzees.org/our-services/lending-library
Jigsaw – www.jigsawthornbury.org.uk/lending-library/
Books about Sensory Processing
The Out of Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder by Carol Stock Kranowitz
Raising a Sensory Smart Child by Lindsey Biel
Sensory strategies: Practical ways to help children and young people with autism learn and achieve by Corinna Laurie
Can I tell you about Sensory Processing Difficulties? A guide for friends family and professionals by Sue Allen
Understanding your childs sensory signals by Angie Voss
Living Sensationally: Understanding Your Senses by Winnie Dunn
Sensory Rooms
Super Sense at the Imperial Sports Ground – https://imperialsportsground.co.uk/sensory-room/
Gympanzees – https://www.gympanzees.org/
Online Sensory suppliers – national
Sensory Direct, range of sensory products: www.sensorydirect.com
Sensory Oojamabobs, chewy jewellery and fidget toys: www.sensoryoojamabobs.co.uk
Sensooli, chewy jewellery: www.sensooli.com
Chewigem, chewy jewellery: www.chewigem.com
Sensory Submarine, messy play items and fidget toys: www.thesensorysubmarine.com
This post is intended for information purposes only. Bristol Autism Support does not endorse any of the professionals mentioned in this post, and we have received no financial incentive to include any professional.
