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Special Needs > Asperger Syndrome
Sensory Processing Differences in Asperger Syndrome: What to Request at School and Work
...white-knuckling through sensory input that never lets...that never lets up. Sensory processing differences...or too close. What Sensory Processing Differences...Differences Feel Like. Sensory differences in Asperger...way, where a person needs more input than usual...inconsistency is part of why sensory needs get dismissed....part of why sensory needs get dismissed. If...
Lifestyle > Travel
How to Request Pre-Boarding When Flying with a Disability
...is long, and your son needs a few extra minutes to...families with special needs worth knowing end to end...self-identify at the gate as needing additional time or assistance...covers passengers with sensory sensitivities, mobility...medical equipment that needs stowing near the seat,...kind of assistance you need. It cannot ask you to prove...
Lifestyle > Self-Care
Sensory Self-Care Tools for Adults with Autism
Sensory overload doesn't stop...nervous system processes sensory input differently, and...otherwise costs energy you need for other things. Sensory...need for other things. Sensory tools aren't accommodations...most common regulation needs: weighted items for grounding,...reading or working. Others need heavier ones specifically...
Lifestyle > Relationships
How Much Caregiving Responsibility Is Too Much for a Sibling
You need your older child's help....they assume they'll be needed at home. The young adult...one child has complex needs, the math feels simple:...math feels simple: you need more hands, and your other...The sibling anticipates needs without being asked. If...sugar levels, prepping sensory tools, or redirecting behaviors...
Lifestyle > Recreation
Adapted Physical Education: What Schools Must Provide
...specially designed physical education instruction that meets the unique needs of a child with a disability. It modifies curriculum, equipment, environment,...that create safety concerns in a gym setting Autism spectrum disorder when sensory overload or social demands prevent participation Intellectual disabilities...
Lifestyle > Recreation
Sensory-Friendly Movie Screenings for Families with Autism
...children with sensory processing differences:...of silence. Sensory-friendly screenings...a Screening Sensory-Friendly. Sensory-friendly...Sensory-Friendly. Sensory-friendly movie...environment to reduce sensory overload. Lights...not special needs-only events....and mid-movie sensory breaks are part...Where to Find Sensory-Friendly Screenings....Theatres runs its Sensory Friendly Films...Cinemark offers Sensory Friendly Films...
Lifestyle > Art
Art Therapy for Autism: Evidence-Based Benefits and Methods
...navigating social interactions, and expressing needs that verbal language hasn't reached yet. Unlike...therapist selects materials based on what the child needs to work on: clay, paint, collage, or drawing tools....collage, or drawing tools. A child who struggles with sensory input might start with predictable materials like...
Career > Skills Training
Customer Service Skills for Employment: Training and Accommodations
...communication. For people with autism, social anxiety, sensory processing differences, or communication disabilities,...be built. Workplace accommodations can reduce sensory overload and provide scripts or visual supports...you know what training addresses your specific needs and what accommodations to ask for, customer-facing...
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...questions about your qualifications. If you have sensory processing disorder, autism, ADHD, or another condition...demonstrate your qualifications that a candidate without sensory processing differences would have in a standard...
Career > Interviewing
Video Interview Accommodations for Sensory and Communication Disabilities
...moved to a screen. They introduce sensory and communication barriers that don't...backgrounds you can't control. If you have sensory processing differences, communication...go. Here's how to request what you need without over-explaining your diagnosis....and communication support. You don't need to request all of them. Request what...
Social Engagement > Inclusion
Planning Inclusive Birthday Parties and Community Events
...truth is that inclusive event planning isn't about specialized knowledge of every disability. It's about thoughtful design that anticipates diverse needs rather than reacting to problems as they arise. The same core principles that make a birthday party accessible also make a sports banquet, holiday gathering,...
Therapies > Animal
Service Dog, Therapy Dog, or Emotional Support Animal: Which Is Right for Your Child?
...on service dog lists when a therapy dog program would meet their child's needs immediately at no cost. This article clarifies the three distinctions that...disabilities: Deep pressure therapy during meltdowns or anxiety episodes (autism, sensory processing disorder) Alerting to blood sugar drops (Type 1 diabetes) Interrupting...