You often hear about and see fidget toys created for children. However, have you ever considered how these devices may also be helpful for adults? Sensory fidget toys for adults are truly “a thing!” If you are old enough, you may remember fiddling with a few coins in your pocket, twirling a pencil in your
Do you find yourself communicating more by email these days? Maybe you are working from home. Or, only going into the office some of the time. Ever receive an email that you simply don’t understand? On the other hand, have you ever sent an email that was misunderstood? These are common experiences for email users.
Many people enjoy visiting the beach. However, did you know that some families avoid the beach? The crowds of people, loud noises and lack of shade can all be very overwhelming for children with sensory sensitivity. That is true for adults and seniors too! Have you ever considered making your beach sensory-friendly? There are easy,
As post pandemic travel opens up again, are you planning a trip for work or vacation? As people become adjust to travel opening back up, sensory overload remains a concern. Therefore, it is important to consider the impact on your own personal sensory preferences on post pandemic travel. Sensory Overload and COVID-19 Sensory sensitivity and
Picture this: You join a Zoom call. You first see a gallery of new faces. You hear scattered chatter in the group. People interrupt one another. They apologize for their audio delays. You notice a cluttered workspace behind some. While other participants have a bright, patterned virtual background. You notice that people walk behind another participant on camera. While another is interrupted by their barking dog. And the
Sensory-friendly events are becoming mainstream. More people identify as having a sensory-sensitivity, and seek them out. To be inclusive, people, businesses and organizations must learn how to offer sensory-friendly events. Sensory-friendly events are happening around the world and in different ways; from birthday parties at home to performances in-person and online. They also happen for
There are simple changes you can make so that an event or location is sensory-friendly. When thinking of common sensory-friendly changes, consider dimming bright lights, adding closed-captioning to videos or creating quiet zones. However, there is no single recipe to create a sensory-friendly event or location for everyone, all of the time. Each person is
Did you know that the World Health Organization says that drowning is the third major cause of death for children and youth? And the leading cause of accidental deaths? Swimming lessons are an important part of promoting water safety and preventing drowning. Moreover, sensory-friendly and austim swim lessons ensure that many more children are introduced to water
Are you thinking about camp for your child? For many children, day and overnight camps are an important part of childhood. However, if your child has sensory sensitivities, camp may seem like a bad choice. Children with sensory differences feel overwhelmed by sensory-rich events or locations. A sensory-rich event or location is often unfamiliar. It
Have you thought of creating of a sensory-friendly backyard? You might still be sticking close to home due to COVID-19. As a result, are you searching for things to do at home with your family? On the other hand, it might be difficult to find sensory-friendly events or locations in your community right now. Oftentimes,
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