Aged Care Capability Co
Understanding Overstimulation and Sensory Overload
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All resources are digital only - no physical items are shipped.
These resources are general in nature and do not substitute for professional advice. Always follow your organisation's policies and procedures.
What's included
Facilitator Guide
Eight pages of session plans and discussion prompts.
Learner Guide & Workbook
Twenty-one pages of education, case studies and reflection activities.
Practical Tools
Overstimulation environmental audit tool and workshop scenarios.
Presentation & Evidence
Twelve ready-to-deliver slides with a topic source and evidence list.
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See exactly what's inside before you buy:
- How sensory load builds, and the eight sensory systems that contribute to it
- The early signs of sensory overload staff may notice, including noise, light, crowding and routine triggers
- Reducing overwhelm with the CALM response (Cut Down, Approach, Lower, Monitor)
- Checking for pain, illness and other unmet needs behind changed behaviour
- Full details of the complete bundle contents
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What this pack achieves
- Helps staff recognise the early signs of sensory overload
- Identifies noise, light, crowding and routine as common triggers
- Builds practical strategies to lower stimulation during care
- Supports calmer responses to distress and changed behaviour
- Links environmental review to quality and restrictive practice obligations
Suitable for
- Care workers and lifestyle staff
- Enrolled and registered nurses
- Educators, clinical leads and managers
Core message: distress is often the environment speaking, not the person. Digital education resources, delivered by secure Filemail link to your nominated email within two business days of payment being received. Select your site licence before adding to cart. No physical items are shipped.
These resources are general in nature, do not replace clinical judgement or professional medical advice, and should be reviewed and adapted to your organisation's policies before use.