Life at Sensory Planet

This piece gently explores the many ways children use movement, repetition and sensory input to feel safe, calm and regulated. Through everyday moments with Miss 7, it highlights how behaviours often labelled as “distracting” or “unusual” are actually a child’s way of communicating their needs. Rather than something to stop or correct, these moments invite us to pause, observe and respond with understanding — creating environments where children feel supported, accepted and able to thrive.

Every year I tell myself the same thing:This Christmas will be calm. Connected. Together. And every year, I have to gently remind myself that when you’re raising an autistic child, Christmas doesn’t follow the script you see online — and that doesn’t mean it wasn’t special. This year, our Christmas looked different before it even began.

“A gentle, mum-to-mum guide to what ‘sensory’ really means — from sensory seeking to overload, with real examples from our home and Miss 7.

When calm looks different — a heartfelt story about understanding autistic regulation. Miss 6 finds peace in water play, not defiance. A reminder that calm isn’t always still and every child deserves to feel heard and accepted.

Discover the best sensory tools for a 6-year-old with Level 3 autism. From water play to movement aids, explore calming and fun supports at Sensory Planet