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Rapid Access List Reasonable adjustments in the environment when caring for autistic children and young people or those with a learning disability

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  • I would like to understand what further considerations and reasonable adjustments I can make in the environment when caring for autistic children and young people or those with a learning disability within my department.

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Insights into adjusting and managing the sensory environment with the aim of providing reasonable adjustments in care for autistic children and young people or those with a learning disability.

We also encourage you to explore the resources provided by your local employer to support care of these children and young people. We hope the contents of these lists will provide helpful complementary resources where needed.

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Duration: 53 minutes

  • It's Not Rocket Science: Sensory friendly ward principles list

    National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi)

    The "It's Not Rocket Science" report makes numerous recommendations to suggest how inpatient sensory environments can be improved. These ten principles are now the foundation of sensory friendly wards.

    Date added
    2/9/2022
    Format
    Text
    Estimated duration
    10 min

  • Pictures to illustrate sensory differences in hospital

    National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi)

    Pictures illustrating some common sensory differences experienced by autistic people in hospitals.

    Date added
    2/9/2022
    Format
    Infographic
    Estimated duration
    5 min
    Lived Experience
    Lived Experience

  • A Sensory Journey Through Alder Hey - Alex's Story

    Alder Hey

    This video outlines the journey a child or young person might have in respect of their senses when visiting a hospital. It's designed to educate and raise awareness for all of just how overwhelming this experience can be for neurodiverse children and young people.

    Date added
    9/28/2022
    Format
    Video
    Estimated duration
    3 min
    Lived Experience
    Lived Experience

  • Sensory environments

    Disability Matters

    This session will explore the way in which the senses can affect the ability of some children and young people to take part in certain activities or situations. Later sections will identify some common examples of sensory challenges and explain how it may be possible to facilitate participation by making adjustments.

    Date added
    2/22/2022
    Format
    Interactive
    Estimated duration
    35 min
    Lived Experience
    Lived Experience
    Certification
    Certification

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