Inclusive Community: Exploring The Benefits of Sensory Friendly Environments

Authors

Corinne Hanna, OTAS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Shoshana Weisberg, OTAS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Sara Loesche, MS, OTR/L, CHT, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

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Description

Sensory friendly environments support inclusivity for children with autism and their families. Environmental barriers often cause an unpleasant experience for children who experience sensory processing disorders. Occupational therapy practitioners have a role in collaborating with teachers for modifications in the classroom and advocating for sensory friendly events within the community to promote engagement in childhood occupations.

Publication Date

10-6-2019

Keywords

occupational therapy, sensory-friendly, sensory processing disorder, inclusive community

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy

Comments

Presented at the New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference

Recommended Citation

Hanna, OTAS, Corinne; Weisberg, OTAS, Shoshana; and Loesche, MS, OTR/L, CHT, Sara, "Inclusive Community: Exploring The Benefits of Sensory Friendly Environments" (2019). School of Continuing and Professional Studies Posters. 2.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/jscpsposters/2