TUS Sensory Awareness Guide

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Creator(s)

Lisa Hanlon

Organisation(s)

Technological University of the Shannon

Discipline(s)

Education, Teaching & Learning

Topic(s)

Accessibility and Inclusion, Professional Development

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CC BY-NC

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E-Book / Digital Publication, Webpage, Website

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TUS Sensory Awareness Guide delves into the often-overlooked challenges faced by individuals with sensory processing challenges, especially in academic settings. It focuses on creating sensory-friendly environments and offers actionable advice on everything from classroom settings to other student facing roles.

Benefit of this resource and how to make the best use of it

This e-book explains how sensory issues such as hypersensitivity and hyposensitivity impact daily life, particularly in the high-stimulation environments of universities. The book explores how sensory modulation—whether it’s regulating overstimulation or seeking sensory input—can affect a student’s academic performance, emotional well-being, and social interactions. It provides practical strategies for students, educators, and support staff to recognise and address these challenges.

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Hanlon, L. (09/04/2025). Tus sensory awareness guide. National Resource Hub (Ireland). Retrieved from: https://hub.teachingandlearning.ie/resource/tus-sensory-awareness-guide/ License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC).

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