AN ULVERSTON mum has seen huge demand for her demonstrations of easy activity ideas for families with children who have special needs. Hanna Munro, a specialist occupational therapist, went live on Facebook last week with a video full of sensory activities parents and carers can do with their children during lockdown. Sensory activities have a host of benefits for children; improving cognitive growth, helping to build nerve connections to the brain and helping to develop motor skills. I had already posted a few ideas for parents of occupational therapy and sensory activities on my site, said Ms Munro. I thought now we re in lockdown and I have kids, one of my sons is autistic, so I know what it is like.