Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi,
I have recently been diagnosed with autism. I have always found my job as a teacher extremely hard, but always thought that everyone was finding it as hard as me.
Now, after extensive reading, I know that how much I struggle in a class of children is because of my sensory processing - especially with noise.
I have put together a little bag of calming things to try and help - fidget spinner, stress ball, ear plugs, etc. But I was wondering what other people use?
I find the noise at times just too much, and I can't leave the classroom, so it has to be things I can sit and do at my desk and will not distract the children.
Any help would be greatly received!
Thanks,
L
Not quite the same, but when I had to present work at conferences or seminars, I found moving about was quite calming, and standing still quite the opposite. Laser pointers were useful for fiddling with as a sort of stim toy - I tried not to zap the audience!
Thank you!