Supporting Participation for Children With Sensory Processing Needs and Their Families: Community-Based Action Research

Abstract

Adapted community events that increase participation in context may be a promising intervention to support well-being for people with disabilities and their families.

An evaluation of community pharmacists’ understanding of autism spectrum disorder: a cross-sectional study in Western Australia

“…Recent studies have addressed the impact that sensory sensitivity has on an individual’s access and interaction in a social situation, with a reduction in noise, crowds and lighting being positive improvements for those on the ASD spectrum . It appears that currently in Western Australia, little is being done to improve the pharmacy environment, to cater for people on the ASD spectrum and there is much that can be easily implemented to improve the suitability of pharmacy services at low cost.…”

“…These include the ASD‐related symptom‐defined difficulties including sensory sensitivities that may involve feelings of anxiety due to bright lights, noise or large numbers of people who may be present in the pharmacy . Previous attempts to reduce these problems in a social setting have been successful in improving experiences for an individual on the ASD spectrum and their carer . For example, a museum in the United States changed its environment to support children with sensory issues by reducing crowds, providing sunglasses, dimming lights and reducing sound .…”

“…Previous attempts to reduce these problems in a social setting have been successful in improving experiences for an individual on the ASD spectrum and their carer . For example, a museum in the United States changed its environment to support children with sensory issues by reducing crowds, providing sunglasses, dimming lights and reducing sound . The satisfaction rate from parents with children on the ASD spectrum increased dramatically and the length of stay in the museum also increased .…”

“…For example, a museum in the United States changed its environment to support children with sensory issues by reducing crowds, providing sunglasses, dimming lights and reducing sound . The satisfaction rate from parents with children on the ASD spectrum increased dramatically and the length of stay in the museum also increased . There is a small number of services around Australia that are becoming ‘autism friendly’ including the village cinema group and Melbourne Museum .…”

“…The satisfaction rate from parents with children on the ASD spectrum increased dramatically and the length of stay in the museum also increased . There is a small number of services around Australia that are becoming ‘autism friendly’ including the village cinema group and Melbourne Museum . The Village Cinema Group (Village Cinemas Australia Pty Ltd), for specific session times, increases the lighting level and lowers the sound to make it autism friendly .…”