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Every ND child deserves a sensory-safe classroom.
What have YOU done to reduce sensory overwhelm?
Let’s build a bank of ideas in the replies.

Want to be more neuroaffirming?
• Soften lighting
• Give warnings for transitions
• Allow sensory-friendly uniform options
• Create calm corners
• Reduce strong smells

6. Fast-paced classroom changes
Sudden transitions with no prep?
That’s a recipe for anxiety and dysregulation.

5. Crowded transitions
Noise + touch + unpredictability in corridors = sensory overload central.
They’re not being slow—they’re overwhelmed.

4. Smells
Strong cleaning products, perfume, packed lunches.
Overwhelming smells can cause nausea, shutdowns, even meltdowns.

3. Fluorescent lights
Flickering. Buzzing. Harsh glare.
They’re not just annoying—some ND children find them debilitating.

2. Noise
School bells, PA systems, scraping chairs.
It’s a full-on assault to a sensitive system.
Think: noise = stress = “behaviour.”

1. Uniforms
Tags, stiff collars, seams.
These can cause real distress for ND kids.
If a child refuses to wear it—it’s not rebellion, it’s discomfort.

Teachers—if a student seems “disruptive” or “sensitive,” don’t rush to judgement.
Check the sensory environment first.
Here are 6 hidden sensory triggers in schools you might be missing:

Love this view at #canarywharf #London last night.

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I'm gutted Chelsee and Andy went.

Beautiful walk around #crystalpalace today. #London #mentalhealth #teacherlife

Eastenders was so brilliant tonight.

Lovely photo.

Thank you for the update!

A stone head on the front of St Leonards Church

A Christmas tree outside St Leonards Church

A knobbly tree on Tooting Common.

Holly and berries.

Christmas walk earlier today. #JoinIn. Had lovely dinner. About to indulge in Christmas Pudding.

Beautiful

Hope you've had a lovely day. #JoinIn

Beautiful photo

Same here. I've Christmassed alone for the last 5 years and have enjoyed it.

Love them

Sending positive vibes. #JoinIn

I love the thought of sausage rolls for breakfast. #JoinIn

I'll definitely be checking that out tomorrow #JoinIn

South West London

Beautiful

They look very comfortable

I've spent this evening watching Smoggie Queens on #bbciplayer Funny and brilliant. #JoinIn