1st Edition
Navigating Communication and Sensory Development for Every Child The Inclusive Classroom Compass
Chapter 1: Introduction - The Inclusive Classroom Compass
Chapter 2: Understanding Sensory Processing
Chapter 3: Exploring Speech and Language Challenges Through the Can-Do Approach
Chapter 4: Creating an Inclusive Classroom Environment
Chapter 5: Enhancing Speech and Language Skills. The Interaction-Rich Classroom
Chapter 6: The Interplay of Sensory Regulation and Communication in the Classroom
Chapter 7 - Taking a Fresh Look at Sensory and Communication.
Chapter 8: Collaborating with Professionals and Families
Biography
Joanne Jones is a Consultant Speech and Language Therapist with more than 25 years’ experience of working with early years children in the NHS and as the founder of her own preschool. She has helped more than 6,000 families in 32 countries, giving them the knowledge and tools needed to support their child's speech, language and communication needs. Famous for her empowering speech therapy programme for late-talking children, ‘Can-Do’, Joanne also authored the Amazon bestseller Ditch the Dummy: The Gentle Way.
Vicky Robinson is a children's Occupational Therapist, specialising in supporting children with sensory processing difficulties. She has worked with thousands of families over the last 20 years within both the NHS and private therapy services, helping parents to meet their child's sensory needs. Vicky has worked collaboratively with early years settings, mainstream and special schools, to educate and support staff in the implementation of sensory processing strategies within the school environment.
“Reading this will allow you to better understand and support your children, setting them up for success through achievable strategies and tools - it's a game changer! This book is a must have for all educators!” - Susie Robbins, Behaviour Consultant and Founder of Resolve to Play
"Finally, a book that demystifies sensory processing and offers practical, easy-to-implement strategies for teachers. With clear explanations, classroom examples, and creative actionable adaptations & strategies, this book empowers educators to create an environment where all children can thrive. A must-read for educators who want to meet the diverse needs of their students with confidence and skill!” - Hayley Winter, All About Early Years, EYFS Teacher and Leader
“A unique and practical guide to inform and engage those who are primarily at the chalkface in the education of the young child […] Robinson’s experience as an occupational therapist, and Jones’s role as a consultant speech and language therapist and founder of her own pre-school, give this book a special place in childhood sensory learning and communication. The result is a finished product that is both useful and insightful.”
– Richard Willis, visiting professor at the University of South Wales, Nursery World Magazine, April 2026
