Sensory Awareness Month
From the moment babies are born they begin to understand their environment through the information they receive from their surroundings. From seeing and hearing to touching, tasting, and smelling, the five basic senses are quickly engaged and become crucial for humans to learn to make sense of the world around...
Position your organization as a trusted resource for families navigating sensory processing challenges through educational content and support tools during October awareness month.
- Share expert tips for parents managing sensory sensitivities in everyday environments
- Highlight free resources and tools available to educators and caregivers
- Feature personal stories from individuals and families affected by sensory processing differences
- Promote professional training or certification programs in sensory integration therapy
Sometimes referred to as Sensory Processing Awareness Month, this event was established to draw attention to and educate the public about the special needs that are faced by people with sensory issues.
The event has been around since at least 2018 and is supported through the efforts of various organizations, including the STAR Institute, CPotential, and others.
The purpose behind this awareness month is to help improve mainstream understanding of the wide spectrum of sensory integration and processing, as well as show support for the individuals and families who are impacted by these issues.
Through the pursuit of advocacy and outreach, during Sensory Awareness Month and throughout the year, the hope is that every person affected by sensory concerns will have access to the support they need!
Speak Up About Sensory Processing Disorders
Because a large majority of sensory processing issues seem to resolve as the children get older, or at least grow milder, many adults understand what it is like even if it is milder or completely gone now. Sensory Awareness Month is a great time for people who have experience with sensory issues to engage in advocacy, raising awareness and helping to reduce the stigma around some of these behaviors. Tell the story through social media posts, talking with a friend, making a presentation in the community or choosing some other avenue to show support during this month-long event.
Get Resources for Sensory Processing
Those parents, siblings, grandparents, teachers, and others who are in relationships with a child who has sensory issues can honor them during Sensory Awareness Month by getting access to more tools and resources. The Star Institute website offers various downloadable resources to help work with kids, including various stories that can be accessed in at least six different languagesThe National Institutes of Health in the US also offers free resources through its website.Check out the UC Davis Mind Institute onlineFind more information on public school websites, including a wide range of resources from this one in Massachusetts.