Practical Strategies for a Stress-Free, Calmer, Enjoyable Holiday Sensory-Friendly Christmas Tips: Creating a Calmer, Enjoyable Holiday for Everyone Christmas is a joyful time filled with celebrations, family gatherings, and holiday traditions. However, for children and adults with sensory sensitivities or autism, the hustle and bustle of the season can be overwhelming. From crowded holiday events
Creating a Welcoming Holiday Experience for Children with Sensory Sensitivities The holiday season often brings the much-anticipated visit to Santa Claus, but for many children with sensory sensitivities or autism, this tradition can be overwhelming. Importantly, a sensory-friendly Santa event, also known as “Sensitive Santa” or “Silent Santa,” adapts the experience to create a calmer,
Tips for an Inclusive Celebration Thanksgiving is a time for friends, family, and communities to come together in celebration. However, for many adults and children, holiday gatherings can be overwhelming and even stressful due to sensory overload. With a few thoughtful adjustments, you can host a sensory-friendly Thanksgiving that’s inclusive and comfortable for all. This
Simple Tips to Make Halloween Fun and Comfortable for Sensory-Sensitive Kids Creating a Sensory-Friendly Halloween: Tips for an Inclusive Celebration Halloween is an exciting and fun time of year, filled with costumes, decorations, and treats. Families come together, children dress up, and neighborhoods buzz with excitement. But for children and adults with sensory sensitivities, Halloween
Looking for a sensory-friendly activity to do? Maybe in your hometown? Or something simple while traveling? Moreover, if someone is your family has sensory sensitivities, finding an activity can be a challenge. For many people, popular outdoor activities such as swimming or parks are overwhelming. Oftentimes, tourist attractions are too loud, busy and sensory-rich. An
As more people receive vaccinations, like the COVID-19 vaccines, many people experience difficulty with the accessibility of vaccine clinics. Challenges include the confusion of booking websites, lackluster instructions when entering the vaccination clinic or difficulty navigating around the vaccine site. For a large portion of the population, the sensory-rich aspects of vaccination clinics are a
If you’ve ever been in or near an ambulance, then you understand it can be a very stressful experience. Regardless of the medical emergency, the bright lights, loud sirens and fast-paced energy tend to make people extremely anxious. However, have you ever considered how paramedic services may feel for someone who also experiences sensory sensitivity
For many students, taking the school bus is stressful and overwhelming. A crowded bus, traffic noise and a high-energy environment induce anxiety for many children. Sensory sensitivity, sensory overload and sensory processing difficulties add to the challenge of school bus transportation. Additionally, this research, “A Scoping Review of Accessible Student Transport Services for Children With
Are you like many other businesses in the following ways? You want to increase your customer base. You are interested in being more accessible. Inclusion is important to you. Maybe, you’ve heard about sensory-friendly hours. And, now you wonder if that is a fit for your business? You think you might already have some sensory-friendly
Are you planning your next vacation? Does a member of your family struggle with sensory sensitivity or sensory overload? Travelling can be stressful and challenging at the best of times! A sensory-friendly vacation is a solution for a less stressful and more enjoyable vacation, be it solo, duo or with a group of family or
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