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SUMMARY:Let's talk about... Understanding sensory support for your child
DESCRIPTION:Let’s explore the sensory needs of our children and possible strategies that can help with sensory regulation \n\n\n\nChildren with sensory sensitivities may have their behavior\, social interactions\, and development significantly influenced by their surroundings\, whether at home\, school\, or in the community.  \n\n\n\nFor example\, a child who is undersensitive might actively seek out constant movement and enjoy physical contact\, such as hugging. As a result\, sitting still and focusing could be challenging for them. Conversely\, a child who is oversensitive may find busy\, brightly lit environments overwhelming and may prefer to avoid loud noises or crowded places. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will help you gain insights into your child’s unique sensory needs and provide practical strategies for sensory regulation\, empowering you to support their well-being more effectively. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to explore: \n\n\n\n\nThe differences between sensory seekers and avoiders\n\n\n\nHow to recognise behaviours that reflect unmet sensory needs\n\n\n\nPractical tips for creating a sensory-friendly environment\n\n\n\nEffective strategies for managing transitions and helping your child regulate their emotions\n\n\n\n\nThe ‘Let’s talk about…’ sessions are designed by families for families to discuss various topics and learn together. They are facilitated by trained parent-peer workers raising a child with developmental delay or disability. \n\n\n\nOur online sessions are interactive and designed to create a safe\, supportive space for everyone. Recordings are not shared. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is for\n\n\n\nParents\, family members and primary carers of children aged 0–8 years who have a disability\, developmental delay\, are neurodivergent or if there are concerns about their development. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen\n\n\n\nTuesday 19 May 2026; 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm AEST/ NSW\, ACT\, VIC and TAS timePlease adjust for your time zone if needed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere\n\n\n\nThe event will be delivered online via Zoom. Families from anywhere in Australia are welcome to join. Instructions will be emailed to you closer to the event date.If you need accessibility support\, please let us know when you register. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\nFree \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to secure your place.Sessions may be cancelled if fewer than four confirmed participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlyer\n\n\n\nView | Download | Share \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTestimonials\n\n\n\nSuch a great session—clear\, relatable\, and packed with practical tips. I really appreciated the mix of professional knowledge with real-life experiences\, and the space for parents to share and ask questions. It was welcoming\, informative and so helpful for understanding my child’s sensory needs.Company NameI found it incredibly valuable to learn about all the senses\, especially the ones we don’t usually talk about. The handouts\, strategies\, and ideas from other parents helped me see things differently. The facilitators were warm\, knowledgeable and made it feel safe to participate.Company NameThis was an amazing and thoughtful workshop. Access to an OT\, relatable stories\, and tips for transitions and behaviour gave me fresh insights. I’m walking away feeling more confident and supported—thank you for caring about our kids. Company Name\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour facilitators\n\n\n\nKylie\, trained peer worker and parent raising a child with a disability\, and Karen\, senior occupational therapist \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional info \n\n\n\n\n\nYour privacy and participation matterAll our online sessions are interactive and are recorded for internal supervision purposes only. To respect everyone’s privacy and confidentiality\, these recordings are not shared with families or outside our organisation. We encourage you to attend the live session so you can get the most out of the information and have the opportunity to ask questions.Log in detailsAfter registering\, you’ll receive more details closer to the session date\, including the link to join. A stable internet connection is required for participation.Contact detailsFor more information or questions\, feel free to contact Mana (Learning Together Manager) mana@plumtree.org.auProfessionalsAt this time\, we cannot accommodate professionals in this program. Please feel free to share our course details with the families you support.FundingPlumtree’s free programs are funded through the NSW Department of Education Start Strong Pathways program.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlumtree is a not-for-profit\, community-based organisation that helps families thrive. Trusted for 40 years\, we work alongside children and families in the early years to build confidence\, capability and inclusion. Plumtree provides therapy and specialist support for children from birth to 8 years in everyday settings — at home\, in the community\, online or at our Marrickville centre. \n\n\n\nWe also offer free playgroups\, workshops and programs for all families\, along with an inclusive preschool where children of all abilities learn together. \n\n\n\nOur work is co-designed with families\, including programs like Now & Next and Pictability\, and we partner with organisations and government to build more inclusive communities.
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