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How to Be a Sensory-Friendly Teacher

Sydney-Ellen Cooke February 5, 2022

As the number of people who experience sensory sensitivities continues to increase, many students are experiencing difficulties in school. A research study, “Breakthrough Study Reveals Biological Basis for Sensory Processing Disorders in Kids” by Juliana Bunim (2013), predicted that sensory processing disorders impact up to 16% of school-aged children. Furthermore, children with sensory processing disorders

Teacher sitting with students working on sensory-friendly Valentine's Day craft.

Celebrate a Sensory-Friendly Valentine’s Day in the Classroom 

Sydney-Ellen Cooke January 29, 2022

Are you an educator looking for ideas to support students in your classroom? This blog post is for you! Valentine’s Day classroom celebrations are often filled with candy, cards, and heart-themed activities. Classroom celebrations bring excitement. However, for students with autism, sensory sensitivities, or sensory disorders, Valentine’s Day celebrations can be a confusing and overwhelming

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Host a Sensory Friendly Virtual Valentine’s Day Classroom Party

Sydney-Ellen Cooke January 29, 2022

For many students, holiday celebrations at schools are different with online learning. Many children are navigating school online and remotely. This transition is difficult for students and parents, as well as teachers. Many educators struggle to create a sensory-friendly virtual classroom to accommodate all students’ needs. As a result, many teachers are unaware of the

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What Is a Sensory-Friendly Play?

Sydney-Ellen Cooke January 8, 2022

A sensory-friendly play is simply a play that has been adapted to be less overwhelming for the senses. Essentially, it becomes friendly for your audience’s sensory experience. Plays become sensory-friendly by changing things in the theatre and by changing the play itself, if needed. The same play may be adapted differently by different theatres. Likewise,

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Website Accessibility Includes Being Sensory-Friendly

Sydney-Ellen Cooke January 7, 2022

Have you ever thought about the accessibility of your website? Or the accessibility of websites you visit? You might think that website accessibility is only important, for instance, for people who have changes in their vision and use screen readers. The accessibility of your website is critical for anyone who uses a screen reader and

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What Does It Mean to be Sensory Sensitive?

Sydney-Ellen Cooke January 7, 2022

Have you heard the term sensory sensitivity? Additionally, you may also be wondering why more events and locations as identifying as being sensory-friendly. Learn about how sensory sensitivities are driving a large and growing community of people to seek out sensory-friendly experiences. For someone who is sensory sensitive, they experience one or more of the

Sensory Friendly Solutions is a B Corp™

Daryl-Lynn Jimmo January 6, 2022

As of January 3, 2022, Sensory Friendly Solutions, as social enterprise, a for-profit impact business, is now also a B Corp™. Sensory Friendly Solutions has joined the global community of businesses who play an important role creating an inclusive and sustainable world. What it means to be a B Corp™ B Lab™ is a network

Two young siblings watching sensory-friendly show from boat.

6 Ways To Have a Sensory-Friendly Fireworks Show for Your Child

Sydney-Ellen Cooke December 30, 2021

Fireworks are often used to celebrate with people coming together to mark a holiday or special occasion. The bright lights of a firework show are exciting for many families. However, fireworks can also be overwhelming and stressful for children, adults and pets, alike! The loud noise of explosions, the unexpected sounds and lights, the sudden

Infographic highlighting 10 sensory-friendly greetings.

Use Sensory-Friendly Greetings To Manage Your Child’s Sensory Overload

Sydney-Ellen Cooke December 15, 2021

Does your child run and hide when guests arrive at your home during the holidays? Maybe your child cries when a long-lost relative goes to hug them. Does your child shy away and become silent when greeted by holiday guests? If these scenarios resonate with you, then you may be worried about how your child

Three young girls at standing on trampoline at indoor recreation center.

Make your Sport or Recreation Center Sensory-Friendly

Sydney-Ellen Cooke October 24, 2021

Are accessibility and inclusion important to you? Indoor and outdoor recreation centers or rec centers, sports centers or clubs, community centers, activity centers, and play parks are busy, noisy and bright! For people of all ages who experience sensory sensitivity or sensory overload, a busy, noisy and bright environment is a barrier. As a result,

How to Be a Sensory-Friendly Teacher

Celebrate a Sensory-Friendly Valentine’s Day in the Classroom

Host a Sensory Friendly Virtual Valentine’s Day Classroom Party

What Is a Sensory-Friendly Play?

Website Accessibility Includes Being Sensory-Friendly

What Does It Mean to be Sensory Sensitive?

6 Ways To Have a Sensory-Friendly Fireworks Show for Your Child

Use Sensory-Friendly Greetings To Manage Your Child’s Sensory Overload

Make your Sport or Recreation Center Sensory-Friendly

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