Sensory Storytime sessions are an exciting new addition to the services offered by EBB-OT and combine my professional background and Occupational Therapy experience with my additional role as a Volunteer Librarian. In these sessions, which are available to pre-school and school aged children with autism, developmental disabilities and their typically developing peers, I combine popular story books with a wide variety of sensory activities. The additional fun interactive elements make these sessions more accessible to children who may struggle to engage with a regular story time.
A visual timetable is used throughout each group which helps the participants understand what will happen during the session and the children are supported to engage in carefully planned multi-sensory activities throughout which help to alert and calm their sensory systems and promote engagement and interaction.
