Sensory Sensations NZ

Helping children, families, educators and communities better understand sensory experiences, sensory needs and inclusive learning in simple, positive and practical ways.

Explore the Senses

Feeling

Learn about touch, texture, temperature, pressure and how different sensations can affect comfort and participation.

Explore Feeling

Hearing

Explore how sound, volume and different environments can affect sensory comfort, communication and learning.

Explore Hearing

Seeing

Learn about visual sensory experiences, light, movement, colours and how the environment can affect what we see.

Explore Seeing

Smelling

Explore how different smells can influence comfort, emotions, memories and sensory responses.

Explore Smelling

Tasting

Learn about taste, flavour and how sensory differences can influence food preferences and everyday experiences.

Explore Tasting

Proprioception

Learn about body awareness, movement, balance and the sensory information that helps us understand where our body is in space.

Explore Proprioception

Understanding Sensory Needs

Sensory experiences can influence behaviour, learning, communication, emotional regulation and participation. Understanding those experiences can help families, schools and communities create more supportive and inclusive environments.

Explore All Sensory Resources

Part of the Children with Disability NZ Network

Sensory Sensations NZ is connected with a wider network of disability, inclusion, learning and accessibility resources for children, families, educators and communities.

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