Sensory at Eastgate by Legros, Katherine E https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag Made with an open mind en-us 2022-04-08 19:07:06 UTC 2022-04-21 02:42:00 UTC hello@padlet.com Visual / Auditory https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2148789077 Visual sensory overload - too much on walls of an environment[I try to be conscious of this but it can get the best of me!]

Auditory sensory overload - environment too loud, student voice level expectations, type & volume of music while working?]]> 2022-04-19 15:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2148789077 Different variations of sensory- is there more to be aware of along with visual, auditory, touch? https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2148790383 2022-04-19 15:30:52 UTC https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2148790383 Sensory https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2148792789 Too loud- when the kids get too loud it can be upsetting to students.
Visual- not know where to look or focus on an area.
Physical- desk pushing, running into things, putting things in their mouths, picking at things, needing a fidget]]> 2022-04-19 15:32:23 UTC https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2148792789 How do you accommodate without distracting? How do you meet everyone's needs? https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2148793868 2022-04-19 15:33:01 UTC https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2148793868 I see a lot of it - all day long and not just with our Olympic students! Drawing, counting on fingers, movement of all kinds from pacing to wiggling in seats to toe tapping. I also see/notice distancing or proximal behavior, hugging, and or throwing. There's humming, headphones use, and verbal repetition, out loud and in self talk. https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2148802469 2022-04-19 15:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2148802469 When will we slow down and truly recognize the power of pausing in order to allow time and space for it - sensory processing? https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2148804471 2022-04-19 15:39:28 UTC https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2148804471 Sometimes we see misbehaviors- like hiding, wandering, crying, getting mad at classmates, bathroom trips, apathy, for example, when I believe students are experiencing a sensory overload of some kind. Would like to increase student and staff awareness and coping. https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2149010293 2022-04-19 17:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2149010293 Lack of safe, appropriate space to deescalate... https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2149038106 I have seen, especially with some of our younger students, the need for a safe, quiet space where they can de-escalate without destroying a classroom, becoming disruptive and potentially becoming aggression with others. ]]> 2022-04-19 18:01:55 UTC https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2149038106 Large classroom size brings about a lack of space and this leads to an escalation of voice level in the classroom, leading to behavior problems. https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2149116309 2022-04-19 18:53:26 UTC https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2149116309 How can we stop othering students who have sensory needs? The fact is, we all have sensory needs and sensitivities. Maybe it's about teaching kids to recognize and honor their sensory needs (basically building up self-awareness and coping skills... there's definitely tons of crossover with what we are teaching/grading in SEL.) https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2149218769 2022-04-19 20:12:34 UTC https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2149218769 https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2149464600 The way the younger students communicate can be confusing and it might take time to figure out what's happening, e.g. a younger child might scream if water touches her face. She might seek an elevated position, like sitting on a chair, when classmates are sitting on the floor.

For older students, it can look like pacing and not being aware of personal space or movements. Some might walk on tip-toes, others take their shoes off. Some need a gradual transition from one setting to another. 

They might react to unfamiliar scents, like different types of markers. If it's unpleasant for them, they might need to sit away from it.

The child might avoid art smocks because they are too big/baggy, don't like changing their head position, or having things pulled down over their head. They might avoid getting messy, using construction paper, clay, or paint because they don't like the texture.

Noise: I have to pay attention to and turn off the high-pitched humming of the projector, the kiln fan, and the teacher mic right after using them.]]> 2022-04-20 00:29:35 UTC https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2149464600 Overload snydere14 https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2150542639 I notice the noise level is difficult to manage especially with huge class sizes. Students cover their ears or go to the nurse for headaches. When the environment is too loud students elope from class, become fidgety/agitated, can't focus or engage in activities.
Physical space is limited with large classes making it difficult for students to move around the room or stand and work when needed. When the teacher tries to help a student cope with sensory overload multiple times within a lesson it interrupts the learning for all students. 
There aren't any places in the classroom or building where students can have a safe area to express this sensory overload. Fidgets are used in the classroom, but become more distracting than helpful.]]> 2022-04-20 15:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2150542639 If we were able to provide a sensory room or space for students to use, what data is there for its effectiveness? snydere14 https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2150545879 2022-04-20 15:28:11 UTC https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2150545879 person first language https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2151043173 I want to encourage everyone to PLEASE use person first language. Instead of saying autistic students- I wan to invite everyone to say students with autism. This puts the person before the disability and shows what they have not who they are. Autism is one part of who they are not all they are.

Dunya]]> 2022-04-20 21:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2151043173 https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2151335904 It feels like we are saying sensory rooms aren’t proven helps, without appreciating that individual contributors know how/when to utilize them. How do we reconcile this?]]> 2022-04-21 02:42:00 UTC https://padlet.com/legrosk/4gr7d7i2x28krgag/wish/2151335904