About This Course

Sensory processing shapes how a child experiences everything around them, from the hum of the air conditioner to the texture of the paint on their hands. For some children, this everyday sensory information is easy to filter and make sense of. For others, it's overwhelming, confusing, or hard to notice at all, and this can show up in the classroom as behaviour that's easy to misread.

In this engaging and highly practical course, Dr Kaylene Henderson unpacks what "sensory processing" actually means, and how sensory processing difficulties tend to present in early learning centres and primary school settings. You'll come away with a clearer lens for noticing what might be going on for a child, and a set of practical strategies you can use to help children stay regulated and engaged in their learning.

Across 4 video-based modules, you'll explore these ideas in depth, alongside additional resources and real case study discussions, so you finish the course with genuine confidence to put your new knowledge into practice.

Ready to Understand Sensory Processing?

Join Dr Kaylene Henderson for a practical, video-based course you can move through at your own pace, with 180 days (6 months) of access.

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Who Is This Course For?

  • Early childhood educators wanting a clearer understanding of sensory processing and what it looks like in practice
  • Primary school teachers and support staff supporting children who seem to struggle with regulation or engagement
  • Educational leaders and coordinators wanting to build their team's confidence in this area
  • Anyone working with children who wants practical, relationship-based strategies rather than generic advice

In This Course, You'll Explore How To…

  • Recognise the signs of sensory processing challenges in early learning and primary settings
  • Tell the difference between over-reactivity, under-reactivity, and sensory craving
  • Use tools to help children stay regulated and engaged
  • Set up a retreat space that genuinely supports self-regulation, rather than functioning as time-out
  • Collaborate with families to support a child's sensory needs consistently, at home and in your setting

Presented by

Child Psychiatrist Kaylene Henderson

Dr Kaylene Henderson is a medically trained child health specialist and one of Australia’s leading parenting experts. She is also a grateful mother of three zany young kids. Kaylene is passionate about ‘translating’ research-based information into practical tips and sharing these with you – parents and educators – since you’re the ones who spend the most amount of time with our next generation! Popular for sharing her expertise in a warm and relatable way, Kaylene has created a range of resources, ensuring that you can access helpful, expert advice in the way that best suits you. Here, you will find her popular online courses, ‘awesome’ advice packs, articles and upcoming event dates. Sign up to her newsletter and follow her Facebook page for regular tips and encouragement! Together we can help the children we all care so much about… We’ve got this…

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome

    2. How to use this platform

      FREE PREVIEW
    3. Student walk through video

    4. Meet Kaylene

    5. Agreement

    6. FAQ

    1. Series Introduction

    1. Download your handout

    2. Sensory Processing

    3. Download - Module 1 Handout

    4. Check-in

    5. Check in with what you know

    1. Download your handout

    2. Understanding sensory challenges in early learning settings

    3. Download - Module 2 Handout

    4. Check-in

    5. Check in with what you know

    1. Download your handout

    2. Using a knowledge of sensory processing to help children to regulate

    3. Download - Module 3 Handout

    4. Check-in

    5. Check in with what you know

    1. Download your handout

    2. Collaboration, case study and conclusion

    3. Download - Module 4 Handout

    4. Check-in

    5. Check in with what you know

About this course

  • $227.00
  • 31 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

Why This Course - How This Course Benefits You

Understanding sensory processing changes the way you see the children in your care, and the way you feel about your own day-to-day practice.

Fewer Misread Moments

Sensory overwhelm is often mistaken for defiance or a lack of focus. With this knowledge, you'll notice what's really going on sooner.

A Practical Toolkit

Walk away with strategies you can use straight away, from setting up a retreat space to planning for tricky times of day.

More Confidence, Less Guesswork

Feel confident recognising sensory processing challenges, rather than wondering what's behind a child's behaviour.

Stronger Family Partnerships

Learn how to bring families into the conversation, so children are supported consistently, at home and in your setting.

Regulated, Engaged Children

When sensory needs are met, learning becomes possible. You'll see the difference in the children you work with.

Learn at Your Own Pace

Self-paced, video-based modules you can move through in your own time, and revisit whenever you need a refresher.


Course Content - What This Course Looks Like

4 video-based modules, presented by Dr Kaylene Henderson, with a printable handout and case study discussion for each.

We'll Explore Together

  • What sensory processing means, and the 8 senses that shape how children experience the world
  • How over-reactivity, under-reactivity and sensory craving show up in early learning and primary settings
  • The Zones of Regulation, and how to use them to support children back to a regulated state
  • How to set up and use a retreat space appropriately
  • How to collaborate with families and other professionals around a child's sensory needs
  • Real case studies bringing these ideas to life

You'll Walk Away With

  • A clear framework for understanding sensory processing and the 8 senses
  • The ability to recognise over-reactivity, under-reactivity and sensory craving in the children you work with
  • Practical regulatory strategies for key times of day, including arrival, mat time, play, meals and toileting
  • Ideas for setting up a retreat space in your own setting
  • A set of collaboration questions to guide conversations with families
  • A Certificate of Completion

Ready to Understand Sensory Processing?

Join Dr Kaylene Henderson for a practical, video-based course you can move through at your own pace, with 180 days (6 months) of access.

Enrol Now