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Health > Mental Health
What is Hyperactivity?
...with ADHD will also display difficulty concentrating or participating in quiet activities. Hyperactivity from ADHD differs from normal child activity in...attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and it must be present across all areas of a person's life, including home, school, work, and within the community....
News > Advocacy
Autism-Friendly Shows Planned for Broadway
...of children with autism. No jarring sounds or strobe lights will be used. Quiet areas with beanbag chairs and coloring books will be set up within the theatre...children with autism. No jarring sounds or strobe lights will be used. Quiet areas with beanbag chairs and coloring books will be set up within the theatre...
Career > Interviewing
Sensory-Friendly Interview Environments: Requesting Quiet Spaces and Lighting Adjustments
...environment doesn't add cognitive load you don't need. A quiet room, adjustable lighting, or a seat away from a...without imposing undue hardship on the employer. A quiet conference room instead of a noisy open-plan area...quiet conference room instead of a noisy open-plan area is reasonable. Requiring the company to build a...
Education > Early Intervention
Understanding Early Intervention Therapies: Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy for Infants and Toddlers
...might focus on play. A physical therapist might spend most of the session on the floor with toys, guiding your child through a movement they haven't quite figured out yet. Here's what each discipline does, how they work together, and what to look for during sessions so you can carry the work forward at...
Social Engagement > Friends and Family
Two Moms Couldn't Find Reliable Sitters for Their Kids with Autism. So They Built Their Own Network.
...local babysitter. They have also stopped calling after the first few went quiet at the mention of autism, or arrived unprepared for a nonverbal teenager...that experience. Their sons were 14 and 12 in 2018 when the two Lockport-area moms decided the problem was not going to fix itself. They created the Special...
Special Needs > Asperger Syndrome
Asperger’s Syndrome: Getting the Diagnosis
...insurance company. Get a list of the names of child psychologists in your area that accept your insurance. Look them up. Find out their credentials, especially...request to have your child evaluated. While school psychologists aren't quite the same as a practicing psychologist, you can at least get enough information...
Lifestyle > Recreation
Inclusive Playground Design: What Makes a Park Truly Accessible
Truly inclusive playgrounds go beyond ADA compliance with sensory-friendly equipment, wheelchair swings, and quiet zones.
Career > Interviewing
Panel Interviews and Disability: Managing Multiple Interviewers
...how. Request Accommodations Specific to Panel Format. The accommodations that work for one-on-one interviews don't always translate to panel format. A quiet room helps with sensory load, but it doesn't address the cognitive demand of tracking multiple speakers or the social pressure of distributing eye contact....
Career > Interviewing
Requesting Extra Time for Interview Responses: Processing Speed Accommodations
You're in the interview. The hiring manager asks a multi-part question. Your brain starts working. You know the answer is in there. But the room goes quiet, and you feel the pause stretching in real time. For candidates with ADHD, autism, or anxiety, this is one of the most frustrating moments of an interview:...
Career > Advancement
Succession Planning and Disability: Positioning Yourself as Next in Line
...go to someone else. None of this is written policy. That's the problem. When criteria are informal, they can't be challenged. Disability becomes a quiet disqualifier that...
Education > Special Education
Sensory-Friendly Community Events for Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month, and community venues across the country respond with sensory-friendly programming. Museums offer quiet hours. Theaters run modified matinees. Libraries host autism-friendly story times. But not all sensory-friendly events are built the same, and knowing...
Education > Special Education
How Families Find Sensory-Friendly Community Events for Children with Autism
...strobes or flashing effects Lower sound levels: volume turned down 20-50%, or quiet spaces available Smaller crowds: limited ticket sales or dedicated time...with movement: permission to stand, pace, or leave and return Designated quiet zones: spaces to decompress away from the main activity Visual supports:...