Environmental Adaptations
Try to be aware of the physical environment (classroom, gym, etc.) and of stimulation of the senses (touch, sound, and sight) that might disturb the child with sensory processing difficulties:
- Large rooms without carpeting (e.g., gyms) tend to have an echo that can be disturbing to children with auditory sensitivities.
- The sounds of fans, air conditioners, and humming lights can also be disturbing.
- Artificial lighting can be stressful for a child with visual sensitivities, as can a cluttered environment.
- Too hot or too cold temperatures may be enough to cause a child to shut down.
- Large rooms without carpeting (e.g., gyms) tend to have an echo that can be disturbing to children with auditory sensitivities.
- The sounds of fans, air conditioners, and humming lights can also be disturbing.
- Artificial lighting can be stressful for a child with visual sensitivities, as can a cluttered environment.
- Too hot or too cold temperatures may be enough to cause a child to shut down.