Blog Tag: sensory friendly

Family smiling at dinner table during sensory-friendly Thanksgiving.

How to Have a Sensory-Friendly Thanksgiving 

Sydney-Ellen Cooke October 2, 2021

As Thanksgiving celebrations approach, you may worry about how to make the holidays enjoyable for your sensory-sensitive child (or even yourself). Although many people enjoy Thanksgiving, celebrating and spending time with family and friends, many children and adults contribute to sensory overload and stress. Thanksgiving can be a particular challenge for children with sensory processing

Diverse group of children wearing Halloween costumes.

Make Halloween Sensory Friendly for your Child

Sydney-Ellen Cooke September 27, 2021

If you have an autistic child, or a child with sensory disorder you likely know that Halloween can be an overwhelming celebration. There are scary and loud decorations, uncomfortable costumes and groups children running around. As a result, your child is likely hesitant to enjoy Halloween. Trick-or-treating contributes to sensory overload. However, there are simple

group-children-costumes-with-toy-pumpkins-walking-along-street-celebrate-sensory friendly halloween

Ways to Create a Sensory-Friendly Halloween Experience 

Sydney-Ellen Cooke September 27, 2021

Halloween is a very exciting and fun time of the year. Families get together, children dress up, and many communities and businesses organize Halloween events for their local neighbourhood. If you have an autistic child or a child with sensory disorder you likely know that Halloween can be an overwhelming celebration. There are scary and

Adult standing by traffic covering their ears.

How to Manage Sensory Overload in Adults

Sydney-Ellen Cooke August 15, 2021

Sensory overload is something that many people experience, including both adults and children. However, sensory overload is often talked about only in children. It is important to know that adults experience sensory overload, too. There are several reasons adults experience sensory overload. One reason, is an underlying diagnosis, like PTSD, hearing loss, or concussion. Moreover,

Adult plugging ears with their fingers due to sensory issues.

What Are the Signs of Sensory Issues?

Sydney-Ellen Cooke August 15, 2021

As more and more children and adults experience sensory sensitivity and sensory overload, it is important to understand sensory issues. However, many people are confused about sensory disorders and autism, giving rise to a common misconception that certain sensory preferences indicate a specific diagnosis. They do not. Read on to learn more about sensory issues

Young family standing in shopping mall holding colourful shopping bags.

What Is a Sensory-Friendly Environment?

Sydney-Ellen Cooke August 14, 2021

Are you familiar with the term “sensory-friendly”. Oftentimes, this phrase is used to describe an experience or product. Did you know there are also sensory-friendly environments? That means there are places and spaces that are sensory-friendly, too. There are many aspects of an environment that can create a comfortable space for people. Furthermore, understanding how

Harbour Passage red coloured city walking path on the water front.

Sensory-Friendly Tourist Attraction: City Walking Path

Sydney-Ellen Cooke August 14, 2021

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

Masked doctor giving a masked young person a vaccine at a sensory-friendly vaccination clinic.

What Is a Sensory-Friendly Vaccination Clinic?

Sydney-Ellen Cooke August 10, 2021

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

Female paramedic standing in front of the back of an ambulance truck.

How to Create a Sensory-Friendly Ambulance

Sydney-Ellen Cooke August 9, 2021

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

Young students smiling waving outside of school bus window.

What Is a Sensory-Friendly School Bus?

Sydney-Ellen Cooke August 2, 2021

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

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