Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- About the Authors -- Preface -- References -- Acknowledgements -- 1 Introduction -- What is a Fuzzy Buzzy Group? -- Who can run a Fuzzy Buzzy Group? -- Where can you run a Fuzzy Buzzy Group? -- Positive feedback -- Conclusion -- 2 How the Fuzzy Buzzy Group Works -- Important aspects of the group -- What contribution can a Fuzzy Buzzy Group make to a child's development and skills? -- Compatibility with educational curriculums -- 3 What is Sensory Processing? -- What are our senses? -- Why are these senses important? -- Sensory processing difficulties in children -- Encouraging appropriate responses -- Behaviour -- 4 Child Development -- Children's developmental stages -- What is developmental delay? -- Developmental age versus developmental stage -- Developmental delay and typical characteristics -- Physical or learning disabilities -- 5 How to Select Appropriate Children -- Children diagnosed with sensory processing difficulties -- Behaviours that suggest a child will benefit from a Fuzzy Buzzy Group -- Children unsuitable to attend a Fuzzy Buzzy Group -- Involving parents -- 6 Running the Group -- Preparing to run the group -- Laying out the room for a Fuzzy Buzzy Group -- Selecting sensory themes -- Final preparations before you run the session -- 7 Now You Can Begin -- Step 1 Hello -- Step 2 Sensory bags -- Step 3 Drink preparation -- Step 4 Teddies go to hide -- Step 5 Sensory path -- Step 6 Snack time -- Step 7 Goodbye -- General tips for the session leader -- General tips for adults involved in running a session -- Watching out for over-stimulation -- 8 Finding Sensory Materials -- Resources list: the sensory bags -- Resources list: the tunnel and the sensory path -- Sensory item recipes -- 9 Choosing Sensory Food and Drink -- Equipment for preparing the food and drink -- Food suggestions.

Drink suggestions -- Using the liquidizer -- 10 Helpful Resources -- Books -- Specialist sensory suppliers -- Useful Handouts, Templates and Forms -- Consent Form -- What is Sensory Processing? -- What are our senses? -- Why are these senses important? -- Sensory processing difficulties in children -- Encouraging appropriate responses -- Behaviour -- Confirmation Letter -- Fuzzy Buzzy Song (CD track 1) -- All Together Now (CD track 2) -- Let Us Have a Look (CD track 3) -- Socks and Shoes (CD track 4) -- Goodbye (CD track 5) -- Feeding Checklist -- Sensory/Behaviour Form -- Evaluation Form -- Teddy Bear Badge and Sticker Templates -- General Tips for Adults Involved in Running a Session -- Watching out for over-stimulation -- Fuzzy Buzzy Session Planner.