School Trauma and Creating Sensory Safe Spaces: Nicole Bateman chats with Hayley O'Connor
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*Trigger Warning* In this episode 9 of "Conversations with a SEND Mum," host Nicole Bateman engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Hayley O'Connor, a neurodivergent Mum of three and co-owner of ZoneND. Together, they delve into the sensitive topics of school trauma, sensory processing, and the crucial importance of creating sensory-friendly environments.
Episode Highlights:
- School Trauma: Hayley bravely shares her personal journey as a neurodivergent Mum and the challenges her son faced with school trauma.
- Understanding Sensory Processing: Hayley provides insights into sensory processing differences and how they affect neurodivergent individuals. Nicole and Hayley explore the importance of recognising and accommodating these differences to create supportive environments for children to thrive.
- Creating Sensory-Friendly Environments: They discuss practical strategies and adaptations for making environments more sensory-friendly, both at home and in educational settings.
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