Description

Fidgets and Sensory Supports

Date: 8 September 2026
Duration: 1.5 hours
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm AEST
Cost: $50

Program Summary

This practical workshop explores the role of fidgets and sensory supports in regulation, attention, participation, and nervous system safety. Participants will learn how to identify effective sensory supports, introduce them collaboratively, and move beyond compliance-based expectations such as “whole body listening”.

The session focuses on meaningful sensory regulation rather than behaviour control.

Key Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

• Understand the purpose of fidgets and sensory supports.
• Recognise the difference between regulation and distraction.
• Learn how to collaboratively select sensory supports.
• Develop strategies for introducing sensory tools within classrooms and therapy spaces.
• Explore alternatives to compliance-focused regulation expectations.

Includes

• Interactive workshop
• Sensory support guide
• Tracking and observation templates
• Resource recommendations
• Certificate of attendance