Making a small museum ASD-friendly

I'm the voluntary curator of a local community museum.  We are already dementia-friendly, many people in our small town are learning Makaton and we are becoming more dyslexia-aware as we gradually replace our signage.

I would like to produce a Welcome Guide for schools and parents and need advice from you - the experts-  on what needs to go into it.  There are so many things we cannot change like the fluorescent strip lighting but at least we can warn people of what they can expect on a visit.

Any advice gratefully received - Thank you!

Parents Reply
  • It might do, I think headphones could be an idea just in case as general noise can be quite difficult to deal with especially if there are people milling about while its going on. I think the aspect of control is an important one being able to stop and start the track would be important too or just taking the headphones off would solve that I guess. For people with dementia its a super idea! 

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