The Science Behind Sensory Processing & Regulation
The Science Behind Sensory Processing & Regulation
A research-informed visual guide exploring how sensory input, attention, arousal and body signals can shape regulation — and why what we see on the outside may not reflect what someone is experiencing internally.
This detailed educational poster helps build a clearer understanding of sensory processing and nervous-system regulation, moving the focus away from simply judging behaviour and towards understanding what may be happening underneath it.
The poster explores sensory input, sensory load, filtering and attention, nervous-system responses, recovery and regulation. It also illustrates how experiences involving sound, light, touch, movement, smell, temperature and internal body signals can interact and build over time.
Included within the poster are practical examples of what sensory overload or regulation needs may look like from the outside, alongside supportive approaches such as reducing sensory stacking, increasing predictability, supporting body-based regulation, protecting autonomy and allowing adequate recovery time.
You will receive:
1 × digital A2 print-ready PDF
Exact size: 420 × 594 mm (A2)
High-quality full-colour educational poster
Digital product — no physical item will be shipped.
Perfect for: SEND and clinical training, therapy rooms, schools and educational settings, staff CPD, parent/carer forums, community and workplace settings, and personal understanding.
Research-Informed: This resource draws on published research relating to sensory processing, autism, attention and regulation. References are included on the poster for further reading.
Disclaimer: This resource is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or replace individual medical, psychological, occupational therapy or other professional advice. Sensory experiences and support needs vary between individuals.
Usage Licence: Purchasers may print and publicly display this poster in educational, clinical, workplace, community or training settings. Redistribution, resale, public upload, sharing with third parties, or editing of the digital PDF file is not permitted.
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