{"id":36449,"date":"2023-09-07T15:02:48","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T19:02:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edyka.org\/for-school\/environnement-sensoriel\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T18:20:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T23:20:10","slug":"sensory-environment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edyka.org\/en\/for-school\/sensory-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensory environment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column el_align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;SENSORY ENVIRONMENT&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23011eaa&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17943&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1695913766934{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 6% !important;background-color: #efefef !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1770160211440{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 2% !important;padding-top: 22% !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;background-color: #efefef !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Some children<\/strong>, particularly those with<\/h4>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #0066ff;\">Autism Spectrum Disorder<\/span><\/strong>,<\/h4>\n<h4>can face a number of challenges\u00a0many challenges related to the <span style=\"color: #007d74;\">sensory environment<\/span> of the classroom and <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">school<\/span><\/strong>.<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1695913759199{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;36654&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1695913753869{margin-left: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69e8a3096213c\" data-id=\"69e8a3096213c\" data-height=\"30\" data-height-mobile=\"30\" data-height-tab=\"30\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column el_align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;SCHOOL CHALLENGES&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23011eaa&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17943&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1693003971059{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column el_align=&#8221;center&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1693003845282{padding-top: 8% !important;background-color: #011eaa !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;color-white&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW184113159 BCX0\" lang=\"FR-CA\" xml:lang=\"FR-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184113159 BCX0\">Sensory h<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW184113159 BCX0\" lang=\"FR-CA\" xml:lang=\"FR-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184113159 BCX0\">ypersensitivity<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;color-white&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1695084954568{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 7% !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Bright lights, loud noises, textures, smells or tastes,<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">These sensory stimuli can be disturbing and cause anxiety, irritability or discomfort, which can distract them and interfere with their concentration in class.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1693345602279{padding-right: 55px !important;background-color: #efefef !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1770160334337{padding-top: 8% !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141865737 BCX0\"><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">Sensory h<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141865737 BCX0\"><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">yposensitivity<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1770160364091{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 7% !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Need <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">more intense<\/span><\/strong> sensory stimuli to perceive them<\/li>\n<li>Failure to detect certain <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">subtle sensations<\/span><\/strong>, which may lead them to <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">seek additional sensory stimuli<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Be <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">agitated<\/span><\/strong> or have <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">difficulty paying attention<\/span><\/strong> in class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1653334634930{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column el_align=&#8221;center&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1693345727611{background-color: #efefef !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1770160375540{padding-top: 8% !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">Sensory regulation difficulties<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1770160410207{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 7% !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">Regulate<\/span><\/strong> their <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\"> reactions <\/span><\/strong>and <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">emotions <\/span><\/strong>to sensory stimuli<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Adapt to<strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\"> sensory changes,<\/span><\/strong> e.g. from a quiet to a noisy environment.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">This can lead to<strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\"> overreaction, avoidance behavior <\/span><\/strong>or<strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\"> emotional outbursts<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1693003878372{background-color: #011eaa !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;color-white&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1695085346381{padding-top: 8% !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW20227553 BCX0\" lang=\"FR-CA\" xml:lang=\"FR-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20227553 BCX0\">Communication difficulties<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;color-white&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1695084991539{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 7% !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Communicate their needs, preferences or discomforts related to sensory stimuli.<\/li>\n<li>Express their feelings verbally.<\/li>\n<li>Find appropriate strategies to manage their sensory challenges.<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69e8a309621a9\" data-id=\"69e8a309621a9\" data-height=\"30\" data-height-mobile=\"30\" data-height-tab=\"30\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1694113276002{margin-top: 2% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1770160467820{margin-top: 3% !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}&#8221;]<strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">Sensory challenges\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>can <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">distract<\/span><\/strong> children and affect their ability to focus and maintain attention in the classroom.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">Distracting<\/span><\/strong> <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">sensory<\/span><\/strong> <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">stimuli <\/span><\/strong> can <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">divert their attention<\/span><\/strong> from learning tasks, leading to <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\"> difficulties in organization<\/span><\/strong>, <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\"><span style=\"caret-color: #007d74;\">following instructions<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0or <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">active participation<\/span><\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]<a href='https:\/\/edyka.org\/pour-lecole\/attention-et-organisation\/' target='_self' title='attention' class='dt-sc-button vc_custom_1770160482436  medium   rounded-corner  color-white' > ATTENTION AND ORGANIZATION <\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69e8a30962271\" data-id=\"69e8a30962271\" data-height=\"30\" data-height-mobile=\"30\" data-height-tab=\"30\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column el_align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;SCHOOL STRATEGIES&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23011eaa&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17943&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1695082676217{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 2% !important;padding-right: 15% !important;padding-bottom: 2% !important;padding-left: 15% !important;background-color: #011eaa !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;color-white&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">1. Environment design<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1693101980524{padding-top: 3% !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column el_align=&#8221;center&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"flip-box-wrap\" style=\"\"><div class=\"flip-box ifb-custom-height  horizontal_flip_left flip-box-custom-height flip-ifb-custom-height\"  style=\"\"  data-min-height='250px'><div class=\"ifb-flip-box\" id=\"flip-box-wrap-6308\"><div class=\"ifb-face ifb-front \" style=\"color:#007d74;color:#000000;background:#efefef; border-width: 0px;border-style: solid; border-color:#007d74; border-radius: px;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ifb-flip-box-section ifb-flip-box-section-vertical-middle\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ult-responsive flipbox_heading\"  data-ultimate-target='#flip-box-wrap-6308 .ult-responsive.flipbox_heading'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"color:#007d74; \">Quiet areas<\/h4><\/div><\/div><!-- END .front -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ifb-face ifb-back\" style=\"color:#007d74;color:#000000;background:#efefef; border-width: 0px;border-style: solid; border-color:#007d74; border-radius: px;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ifb-flip-box-section ifb-flip-box-section-vertical-middle\"><div class=\"ifb-flip-box-section-content ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='#flip-box-wrap-6308 .ifb-flip-box-section-content.ult-responsive'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"color:#333333;color:#007d74;color:#000000;\"><p>Quiet zones in the classroom allow children to retreat to recharge their batteries and relax.<br \/>\nThese areas can be equipped with cushions, soft carpets, dimmed lamps and other soothing elements.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- END .back --><\/div> <!-- ifb-flip-box --><\/div> <!-- flip-box --><\/div><!-- End icon block -->[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"flip-box-wrap\" style=\"\"><div class=\"flip-box ifb-custom-height  horizontal_flip_left flip-box-custom-height flip-ifb-custom-height\"  style=\"\"  data-min-height='250px'><div class=\"ifb-flip-box\" id=\"flip-box-wrap-4923\"><div class=\"ifb-face ifb-front \" style=\"color:#007d74;color:#000000;background:#efefef; border-width: 0px;border-style: solid; border-color:#007d74; border-radius: px;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ifb-flip-box-section ifb-flip-box-section-vertical-middle\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ult-responsive flipbox_heading\"  data-ultimate-target='#flip-box-wrap-4923 .ult-responsive.flipbox_heading'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"color:#007d74; \">Reducing visual stimuli<\/h4><\/div><\/div><!-- END .front -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ifb-face ifb-back\" style=\"color:#007d74;color:#000000;background:#efefef; border-width: 0px;border-style: solid; border-color:#007d74; border-radius: px;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ifb-flip-box-section ifb-flip-box-section-vertical-middle\"><div class=\"ifb-flip-box-section-content ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='#flip-box-wrap-4923 .ifb-flip-box-section-content.ult-responsive'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"color:#333333;color:#007d74;color:#000000;\"><p>Screens or panels to reduce visual distractions in the classroom.<br \/>\nThis can help children to focus more on the task in hand.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- END .back --><\/div> <!-- ifb-flip-box --><\/div> <!-- flip-box --><\/div><!-- End icon block -->[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"flip-box-wrap\" style=\"\"><div class=\"flip-box ifb-custom-height  horizontal_flip_left flip-box-custom-height flip-ifb-custom-height\"  style=\"\"  data-min-height='250px'><div class=\"ifb-flip-box\" id=\"flip-box-wrap-3324\"><div class=\"ifb-face ifb-front \" style=\"color:#007d74;color:#000000;background:#efefef; border-width: 0px;border-style: solid; border-color:#007d74; border-radius: px;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ifb-flip-box-section ifb-flip-box-section-vertical-middle\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ult-responsive flipbox_heading\"  data-ultimate-target='#flip-box-wrap-3324 .ult-responsive.flipbox_heading'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"color:#007d74; \">Noise reduction<\/h4><\/div><\/div><!-- END .front -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ifb-face ifb-back\" style=\"color:#007d74;color:#000000;background:#efefef; border-width: 0px;border-style: solid; border-color:#007d74; border-radius: px;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ifb-flip-box-section ifb-flip-box-section-vertical-middle\"><div class=\"ifb-flip-box-section-content ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='#flip-box-wrap-3324 .ifb-flip-box-section-content.ult-responsive'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"color:#333333;color:#007d74;color:#000000;\"><p>Soundproof floor mats, soundproof panels or earmuffs to reduce ambient noise.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- END .back --><\/div> <!-- ifb-flip-box --><\/div> <!-- flip-box --><\/div><!-- End icon block -->[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1653334634930{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column el_align=&#8221;center&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"flip-box-wrap\" style=\"\"><div class=\"flip-box ifb-custom-height  horizontal_flip_left flip-box-custom-height flip-ifb-custom-height\"  style=\"\"  data-min-height='250px'><div class=\"ifb-flip-box\" id=\"flip-box-wrap-2054\"><div class=\"ifb-face ifb-front \" style=\"color:#007d74;color:#000000;background:#efefef; border-width: 0px;border-style: solid; border-color:#007d74; border-radius: px;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ifb-flip-box-section ifb-flip-box-section-vertical-middle\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ult-responsive flipbox_heading\"  data-ultimate-target='#flip-box-wrap-2054 .ult-responsive.flipbox_heading'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"color:#007d74; \">Lighting control<\/h4><\/div><\/div><!-- END .front -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ifb-face ifb-back\" style=\"color:#007d74;color:#000000;background:#efefef; border-width: 0px;border-style: solid; border-color:#007d74; border-radius: px;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ifb-flip-box-section ifb-flip-box-section-vertical-middle\"><div class=\"ifb-flip-box-section-content ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='#flip-box-wrap-2054 .ifb-flip-box-section-content.ult-responsive'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"color:#333333;color:#007d74;color:#000000;\"><p>Blinds or curtains to regulate classroom brightness or adjustable lighting options for children sensitive to bright light.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- END .back --><\/div> <!-- ifb-flip-box --><\/div> <!-- flip-box --><\/div><!-- End icon block -->[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;36017&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"flip-box-wrap\" style=\"\"><div class=\"flip-box ifb-custom-height  horizontal_flip_left flip-box-custom-height flip-ifb-custom-height\"  style=\"\"  data-min-height='250px'><div class=\"ifb-flip-box\" id=\"flip-box-wrap-4322\"><div class=\"ifb-face ifb-front \" style=\"color:#007d74;color:#000000;background:#efefef; border-width: 0px;border-style: solid; border-color:#007d74; border-radius: px;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ifb-flip-box-section ifb-flip-box-section-vertical-middle\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"ult-responsive flipbox_heading\"  data-ultimate-target='#flip-box-wrap-4322 .ult-responsive.flipbox_heading'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"color:#007d74; \">Graphics tablets<\/h4><\/div><\/div><!-- END .front -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ifb-face ifb-back\" style=\"color:#007d74;color:#000000;background:#efefef; border-width: 0px;border-style: solid; border-color:#007d74; border-radius: px;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ifb-flip-box-section ifb-flip-box-section-vertical-middle\"><div class=\"ifb-flip-box-section-content ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='#flip-box-wrap-4322 .ifb-flip-box-section-content.ult-responsive'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"color:#333333;color:#007d74;color:#000000;\"><p>Graphic tablets enable children to write or draw with a stylus on an electronic surface.<br \/>\nThis allows them to experience a different writing sensation, and can offer greater precision.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- END .back --><\/div> <!-- ifb-flip-box --><\/div> <!-- flip-box --><\/div><!-- End icon block -->[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1695083045083{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 2% !important;padding-right: 15% !important;padding-bottom: 2% !important;padding-left: 15% !important;background-color: #011eaa !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;color-white&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">2. Use of sensory tools<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69e8a3096279c\" data-id=\"69e8a3096279c\" data-height=\"30\" data-height-mobile=\"30\" data-height-tab=\"30\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1693871902996{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1695083097420{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 3% !important;padding-right: 15% !important;padding-bottom: 2% !important;padding-left: 15% !important;background-color: #011eaa !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;color-white&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Weighted cushions<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1695083365765{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 9% !important;padding-right: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 7% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;background-color: #efefef !important;}&#8221;]<strong><span style=\"color: #011eaa;\">Weighted cushions<\/span><\/strong> or <strong><span style=\"color: #011eaa;\">weighted<\/span><\/strong> <strong><span style=\"color: #011eaa;\">blankets<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0help children feel secure and calm by providing <strong><span style=\"color: #011eaa;\">proprioceptive<\/span><\/strong> <strong><span style=\"color: #011eaa;\">sensory<\/span><\/strong> <strong><span style=\"color: #011eaa;\">stimulation<\/span><\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1695085785302{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 3% !important;padding-right: 15% !important;padding-bottom: 2% !important;padding-left: 15% !important;background-color: #011eaa !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;color-white&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Noise-cancelling headphones<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1695086157174{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 8% !important;padding-right: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 13% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;background-color: #efefef !important;}&#8221;]Earmuffs or <strong><span style=\"color: #011eaa;\">noise-cancelling headphones<\/span><\/strong> for children who are sensitive to ambient noise. This can help them <strong><span style=\"color: #011eaa;\">reduce<\/span><\/strong> unwanted <strong><span style=\"color: #011eaa;\">noise stimuli<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0and concentrate on their tasks.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1695085749119{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 3% !important;padding-right: 15% !important;padding-bottom: 2% !important;padding-left: 15% !important;background-color: #011eaa !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;color-white&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW25829592 BCX0\" lang=\"FR-CA\" xml:lang=\"FR-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25829592 BCX0\">Sensory balls<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1695083501871{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 9% !important;padding-right: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 13% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;background-color: #efefef !important;}&#8221;]<strong><span style=\"color: #011eaa;\">Anti-stress or sensory balls<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0for children who need to<strong> manipulate objects<\/strong> to <strong><span style=\"color: #011eaa;\">concentrate<\/span><\/strong> or <strong><span style=\"color: #011eaa;\">relax<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1695085878888{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 4% !important;padding-right: 15% !important;padding-bottom: 2% !important;padding-left: 15% !important;background-color: #011eaa !important;}&#8221; 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el_class=&#8221;color-white&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">3.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Sensory\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">regulation t<\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">echniques<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69e8a309627de\" data-id=\"69e8a309627de\" data-height=\"30\" data-height-mobile=\"30\" data-height-tab=\"30\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1770160604284{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 5% !important;padding-right: 15% !important;padding-bottom: 5% !important;padding-left: 15% !important;background-color: #007d74 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;color-white&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Breathing techniques<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1770160668101{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 17% !important;padding-right: 7% !important;padding-bottom: 16% !important;padding-left: 7% !important;background-color: #efefef !important;}&#8221;]<strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">Deep<\/span><\/strong> <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">breathing<\/span><\/strong> <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">techniques<\/span><\/strong>, such as <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">abdominal<\/span><\/strong> <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">breathing<\/span><\/strong>, can help children to <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">calm down<\/span><\/strong> and <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">refocus\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>when faced with <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">disruptive\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">sensory<\/span><\/strong> <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">stimuli.<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1770160617204{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 5% !important;padding-right: 15% !important;padding-bottom: 5% !important;padding-left: 15% !important;background-color: #007d74 !important;}&#8221; 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This will enable them to <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">relax <\/span><\/strong>and <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\"><span style=\"caret-color: #007d74;\">regulate<\/span><\/span><\/strong> their senses.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1770160627868{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 5% !important;padding-right: 15% !important;padding-bottom: 5% !important;padding-left: 15% !important;background-color: #007d74 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;color-white&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Relaxation exercises<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1770160757400{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 10% !important;padding-right: 7% !important;padding-bottom: 10% !important;padding-left: 7% !important;background-color: #efefef !important;}&#8221;]Relaxation exercises included in the <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">daily<\/span><\/strong> classroom <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">routine<\/span><\/strong>, such as <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">gentle stretching<\/span><\/strong>, <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">simple<\/span><\/strong> <strong><span style=\"color: #007d74;\">yoga movements<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0or guided meditation sessions. 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