Autism Friendly Schools: Post-Secondary Education
Students with autism at college or university face sensory issues Many autistic people look for autism-friendly schools. So do people who identify with neurodiversity. In
Sensory Friendly Solutions at School
Manage students’ sensory sensitivity and sensory overload at school to foster their learning and development.
Small sensory-friendly changes have a large impact.
Find helpful podcast episodes and blog posts below.
"It takes a great deal of strength and effort to show up every day in a world that does not accommodate for sensory needs."
-Alison, I., parent, Ontario, Canada
-Alison, I., parent, Ontario, Canada
The classroom, online education, virtual school and any combinations thereof bring many sensory challenges.
This is especially true for children and adults who experience sensory sensitivity or sensory overload.
Create an environment for at home for study, at school or online that is sensory-friendly and help students learn.
Become A Parent Detective
More and more people are looking for sensory-friendly experiences in daily life, in their communities, and when they travel. There are simple things you can do to help your event or location become sensory-friendly and make more people comfortable.
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At School-Related Blog Posts
Autism, Anxiety, and Sensory Overload: A Sensory Key
Autism and anxiety are often linked. The Anxiety and Depression Society of America says that 40% of young people with autism experience anxiety. Did you
What Are the Best Toys For an Autistic Child?
The best toys for autistic children are sensory toys. Because children with autism often have difficulty with their senses, sensory toys are in fact extra
Darian’s Story: Remember to Celebrate Success
Darian’s story is about how Darian and his mother taught me that everyone should be given the opportunity to be celebrated. For many of those
Sensory Kids: Getting Back to Normal
‘Back to normal’ sometimes seems so far away. But what resources are in place to help you transition your kids back into school after Coronavirus
Chair Socks, Chair Glides and Tennis Balls for Chairs
Are you trying to decide what type of chair socks, chair glides, or tennis balls for chairs to use in your classroom, or workplace? Do
Ear Muffs and Reducing Noise for Sensory Sensitivity
Do you experience sensory overload in noisy public places? Furthermore, do you want to buy noise-canceling ear muffs to help your child with sensory sensitivity
Sensory Overload: is it a Problem in Your Life?
Two of the most common questions about sensory overload are: What does it mean? What causes it? Sensory overload: a definition Sensory overload happens when
At School-Related Podcast Episodes
Autism Awareness & The 8th Sense with Maureen Bennie
Maureen Bennie, parent of two adult children with autism and founder of the Autism Awareness Centre teaches us about our eight sense, interoception, and how consistency and commitment make all the difference. She also introduces us to the concept of developing fluency in what works for each one of us in managing sensory overload.
Dr. Bill Wong is Fighting On as an Autistic Adult
Dr. Bill Wong, occupational therapist, reveals his unexpected path to being diagnosed as an autistic adult while studying occupational therapy. He also shares the power of finding another adult occupational therapist with autism as a key turning point in his life. Dr. Wong’s motto is Fighting On and he works to mentor autistic adults and fellow occupational therapists around the globe about life with autism.
Carol Stock Kranowitz: The Out of Sync Child
Carol Stock Kranowitz, best-selling author of The Out of Sync Child talks about her 10-year journey to writing what many parents, therapists and people with sensory processing disorder consider a life-changing book that is their go-to resource. Carol also shares her best personal strategy for managing sensory overload: when we move, we are in sync.
Sensory Tools: Innovation with Karine Gagner
Karine Gagner, parent and sensory tool innovator is on a mission to promote everyone’s development to their fullest. Her company, FDMT not only sells sensory products worldwide, but they create their own phenomenal sensory tools, like their line of weighted products, Manimo. Karine wanted something that not only helped children with sensory overload, but also that was like a friend to them.
Living Sensationally with Dr. Winnie Dunn
Dr. Winnie Dunn, occupational therapist, is a world-renowned expert the sensory experience, researcher and author of the book Living Sensationally. She has pioneered our understanding of our senses and helps us recognize that sensory processing is fundamental to our brains. Dr. Dunn fills us with hope and inspires us to live sensationally.
Understanding My Autistic Mind: Dr. Temple Grandin
Dr. Temple Grandin is renowned for her work as a spokesperson for people with autism and her research in the field of animal behavior. Dr. Grandin shares her understanding of her own autistic mind along with different types of human thinking and the need for that neurodiversity. She also shares how her mother and mentors helped her along her life’s journey and how she hopes to help other autistic people and their families.