Episode 2: Listen, Look, Adjust: Sensory Basics for Inclusion

Guests:Laura Bodycot – Parent, sharing lived experience of supporting her son’s sensory needs and the difference small changes have made at home and school.Jessica Hargreaves – Occupational Therapist, offering professional insight into how sensory environments can either support or overwhelm autistic learners.Host:Tracie Coultas-Pitman, CEO of BeyondAutismIn this episode:How to “listen and look” before jumping to solutionsWhat masking looks like—and why behaviour may differ between home and schoolFree and low-cost classroom ideas (clear visual space, movement jobs, fidget tools, TheraBands)How to use what works at home to support school environments—and vice versaThe power of consistency and communication between teachers and familiesWhy kindness and curiosity are the foundation of inclusionTakeaway message:Tiny changes can make a huge difference. When we take time to observe, listen and adjust, we create environments that truly include, not exclude.🔗 Learn more about our work: www.beyondautism.org.uk📧 Contact us: [email protected] Copyright (C) 2026 BeyondAutismProduced by BeyondAutism and edited by Jesica Martinez de Hoz.The views and opinions expressed by guests on Included Not Excluded are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of BeyondAutism, its trustees, staff, or affiliates. This podcast is provided for general information only and should not be taken as professional, legal, medical, or educational advice. Listeners should always seek appropriate independent guidance for their circumstances. BeyondAutism accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken, or not taken, on the basis of this podcast.