Sensitivity+and+The+5+Senses

||< * bright lights ||< * high pitched voices ||< * unable to be touched ||< * bad breath ||< * self restrictive diets (usually due to sensitivity to food textures, smells etc)
 * < THE FIVE SENSES ||< SENSITIVITY EXAMPLES ||< TIPS/SUGGESTIONS ||
 * < SEE
 * bright colours
 * distractions in the room (visitors, classroom interruptions)
 * may need images to help clarify written instructions ||< * seat the child away from bright artifical lights
 * face the student's seat/desk with their back to the classroom door to minimise distraction
 * have minimal items on the student's desk/table
 * use pictures (Boardmaker, Clipart) in designing a classroom schedule (adhesive velcro dots help in easily modifying the schedule) ||
 * < HEAR
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">yelling
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">loud noises
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">sirens ||< * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">learning activity can be done in the library or other quiet place with their helper (aide)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">use of a soft bell or small tambourine to gain the class’ attention as opposed to raising your voice or yelling
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">watch for hands over the ears ||
 * < <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">TOUCH
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">very tactile (highly responsive to touch)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">like the feeling of heaviness/weight bearing down on them ||< * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">resist the urge to hug; ask if it is OK with them first before you verbally offer a hug
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">a back rub (with parental consent) can de-escalate a child's anxiety instantly
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">have a heavy coat (like Harry Potter) with pockets full of 5c pieces to wear in a quiet space in the classroom. The physical weight will calm them. ||
 * < <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">SMELL
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">perfumes
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">deodorants
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">coffee
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">paints
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">some foods ||< * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">a 'pinched nose' can be a warning sign
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">isolate the cause, removing it or if necessary, guide the child away from the immediate area. ||
 * < <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">TASTE
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">unwillingness to try new foods (cooking class) ||< * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">be accepting of unusual food items in the lunchbox
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">offer to try new foods (if cooking in class) but do not force the child by action or guilt. ||