Sensory Overload at School

Sensory overload happens when the brain receives more sensory input than it can process. For children on the autism spectrum, this sensory overload often stems from perceptual or biological experiences, but can also be triggered by changes to their routine or learning environment.

Explore what contributes to sensory issues, how this might manifest in your child, and ways to support children in developing coping strategies or supporting their preferences. Subscribe to stay in the loop about helpful tips for your child with sensory sensitivities!

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0:00 Sensory overload Intro
0:30 What is sensory overload?
0:58 What can trigger sensory issues?
2:47 How do sensory issues manifest in children?
3:58 How to prevent sensory meltdowns
4:19 sensory friendly spaces
4:40 visual schedules
5:07 Coping strategies
5:38 Communication
6:00 How does understanding overload affect all learners
6:18 Outro

[marycameron]

How can I adapt these to home without being rigid for other children in the home? I have 2 autistic boys ages 3 (level 3) and 6 (but he masks his behaviors at school then explodes at home) who have been recently diagnosed as autistic. They are brothers one is adopted and the other is in the process, but I’m at a loss at what to because we keep getting told that the younger one is too young is too young to help or no one will take his insurance or him. I don’t mean to sound desperate, but we are really needing help. Please can you help us?