At SensationALL, we are committed to sharing our knowledge to equip you with the tools you need to overcome challenges that complex conditions present. On this webpage you will find links to some fantastic free resources that have been created either by us or other amazing organisations.
If there is anything you’d like us to include please get in touch – info@sensationall.org.uk
Coping Strategies
Sometimes stressful or upsetting situations are unavoidable so here are some tools designed to address difficult behaviour or emotional meltdowns happening. To build resilience and as a preventative measure we recommend incorporating these types of activities into your routine.
A strategy card (similar to the template below) is useful for writing down what they should do when experiencing different feelings.
Create personalised activities they can do to diffuse any negative behaviour and improve their emotional rating. Activities can be anything they enjoy or that relaxes them.
We suggest trying worry boxes, breathing & relaxation exercises, journals and using safe spaces/dens.
But first use an energy ladder (like below) to get your loved one to identify how they feel and make suggestions of what they can do to keep themselves in a positive energy level. By creating their personalised energy ladder with activities or things they can do to calm or build their energy levels they will develop invaluable self-regulation skills. The energy ladder is also a great visual tool to help people to communicate how they feel at any given time.
Read our Strategy Spotlights…
We share our SensationALL tips and tricks for sensory regulation, coping strategies and techniques regularly – below is a selection of the articles available but there are many more on our blog page:
Relaxation exercises
Our You Tube channel have useful videos with relaxation exercises, yoga and sensory activities. Here is one that is perfect for when you’re feeling overwhelmed:
Financial support
If you are struggling financially then there are organisations who can support you, here are a few we are aware of:
- Northsound Cash for Kids – funding available for essentials (supporting professional required)
- Buttle UK – children’s grants (supporting professional required)
- Family Fund – for families with disabled children
- Archie Foundation – for families with sick children
- Action for Kids – mobility equipment
- Education Maintenance Allowances (EMAs) provide financial support to eligible 16 to 19 year olds who want to continue learning.
- Take A Break – respite holidays for carers of disabled child or young person.
- Happy Days Children’s Charity – respite and holidays
- Information on support and funding available for those with visual impairments or registered blind.
