In an education setting there are a number of ways of supporting sensory processing needs:

• adapting the environment
• providing the child with strategies

This film considers helpful strategies within the classroom

This ‘School for Fidgets’ film was created by a school to illustrate how fidgeting or chewing is a helpful strategy to help them to stay alert, regulate their emotions and manage challenges.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nlSfcy976U

Ideas for engaging the senses to regulate emotions:

Print and cut out these sensory diet cards for quick sensory breaks throughout the day: