The sensory essentials course underscores the importance of viewing children holistically, acknowledging the significant roles of nutrition, the parasympathetic nervous system, and stress responses in their development.
4 PART SERIES INCLUDES
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THE WHY
We talk about why we felt to share this series, our own journey.
As a mother of 4 kids, 3 autistic kids. Getting the message out there about why when looking at children who are disregulated, sensory, or have behaviour that is harmful to themselves or others.
We need to look, at and support the body as a whole… looking at both the physical, emotional, environment, and much more.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Looking at the body as a whole. Why it is essential to not just look at the brain when it comes to disregulation and sensory behaviour.
Guest speaker Laura @TrichyNutrition discusses deficiencies, food and other things we can investigate prior to going down diagnostic approach. Some simple recommendations to support the child.
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THE SUPPORT
Part 3 is about looking at alternative therapy. Talking to our guest speaker @HollyBridgesA.R.T. from A.R.T therapy.
Diving deep into understanding the nervous system, its role, and why work like somatic therapy and polyvagal theory is integral to helping children be more connected and safe within themselves.
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THE TOOLKIT
The toolkit/ Resources Looking at tools, tips and supports, and alternative modalities that can assist a child.
The environment is key for helping a child feel safe and regulated … Whether it’s home, out and about, or at school some strategies and recommendations.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Deb Mackay Psych Nutrition Coach, RCT & EP Practioner
FOUNDER OF SOUL ROOTS THERAPY
Mother of three autistic children, understands firsthand the crucial role the nervous system plays in emotional regulation and healing. As a root cause and embodied processing practitioner, she supports teachers, parents, and individuals alike with holistic approaches, including nutritional coaching, to help them build resilience, heal trauma, and break generational cycles.
Laura Schulz Clinical Nutritionist
FOUNDER TRICHY NUTRITION
Trichy Nutrition, founded by Laura Schulz, provides personalized nutrition coaching focused on holistic well-being and emotional health. Laura's compassionate approach helps clients create sustainable, nourishing habits that support both physical and mental wellness.
Holly Bridges is a neurodivergent, award-winning Australian therapist, keynote speaker, and author.
FOUNDER OF A.R.T
Holly has had a lifelong passion for neuroplasticity and working with the body/mind. She thrives on making complex psychology simple and available to lay people. This impulse to simplify and convey has taken her on a three-continent journey where she is now a leading light in progressive autism therapy.
Holly won the Excellence In Innovation Award in 2018 for her neuroplasticity work that helps people with disabilities improve their physical and social presentations.
She has also been recognised internationally for her book ‘Reframe Your Thinking Around Autism’ which outlines this work..
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The Sensory Essentials course emphasises a holistic view of children, focusing on the vital roles of nutrition, the parasympathetic nervous system, and stress responses in their development. By offering alternative tools and supports, we empower caregivers to rethink conventional approaches, fostering emotional safety and well-being for sensory children in both personal and social environments. Part 1) THE WHY Part 2) SEEING THE BIGGER PICTURE Part 3) SUPPORTS Part 4) BUILDING A TOOLKIT