Ep 63 Understanding Sensory Processing with Veronica Green

Understanding Sensory Processing: Insights from Early Childhood Consultant Veronica Green In this episode Veronica Green, an early childhood consultant and mother to a neurodivergent child, shares her journey from becoming an ECE in 2012 to founding Cultivating Confidence, an early years consultancy focused on creating inclusive environments where children and educators thrive. Through her personal experiences raising an autistic son and running a day home, Veronica delves into the importance of understanding sensory processing and its impact on children's behaviour. She explains the eight senses, including proprioceptive, vestibular, and interoceptive senses, and how they influence children’s interactions with their environment. She shares practical advice for educators on setting up classrooms to accommodate sensory needs and emphasises the significance of a supportive mindset when working with both children and parents. Veronica also offers tips on balancing the diverse sensory requirements of all students in a classroom. This episode is a rich resource for educators and parents seeking to better support neurodivergent children in their care.Please go to the episode website for all the links and resources mentioned in the episode.To connect with Veronica:WebsiteFacebookInstagramTo sign up to Get Curious, the newsletter that gives you a dose of weekly inspiration, and the strategies and resources to help you, help children to thrive in their learning , go HEREConnect with Edwina:Email: [e-mail]: https://www.instagram.com/blooming_curious/Website: https://www.bloomingcurious.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloomingcuriousYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@edsbloomingcurious☕️ If you appreciate my work and want to encourage me to keep going, you can do so by buying me a coffee! Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the support I need to keep going.☕️00:00 Introduction to Veronica Green00:41 Veronica's Journey into Early Childhood Education04:19 Understanding Sensory Processing10:26 The Eight Senses Explained20:26 Practical Strategies for Sensory Needs29:09 Creating Inclusive Classroom Environments30:30 Mindset and Behavior: A Holistic Approach32:34 Understanding Children's Needs Through Four Lenses34:22 Creating a Sensory-Friendly Environment38:06 Resources for Sensory Processing42:24 Supporting Parents and Educators52:41 Balancing Classroom Needs56:56 Conclusion and Further Resources