Postural Care: Body Basics & Building Confidence with Sarah Clayton

In this jargon‑busting session on postural care. Sarah Clayton joins us to demystify the basic body landmarks therapists look for when assessing body shape. This includes “typical” looks like, what changes to watch for, helpful things to record and when to ask for support.

You bring the deep knowledge of your child; clinicians bring specialist tools but sometimes they speak a different language!

The session covers:

• The “map” of the body: head/neck, ribcage, pelvis, spine, hips, and how they relate
• Everyday words for common clinical terms (e.g., “midline,” “asymmetry,” “windswept”)
• Simple things to spot at home and when to ask for help
• How to make appointments feel more equal and less overwhelming

About Sarah Clayton

With over 25 years of experience, Sarah is a true expert in the field of postural care. Her work includes:

• Training clinicians and teams internationally
• Conducting pioneering research in postural care
• Supporting families as a specialist in body symmetry and nighttime positioning

She also brings a deeply personal perspective as a mum of four, including her eldest daughter who lives with a complex brain injury and learning disability.

Watch the Session Recording Below:

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This webinar is the second in a series of 3. Click here to watch our Introductory Session to Postural Care.

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Useful Links

• Postural Care Overview Tool
• Goldsmith Indices of Body Symmetry
• PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service)? – NHS
• Heba app used to track children’s care and to share information with clinicians
• Simple Stuff Works YouTube channel
• Simple Stuff Works resources page
• Simple Stuff Works resource booklet

If you would like to get in contact with Sarah to ask her anything, you can email her at [email protected].

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