Page 7 - I feel comfortable Part 2: Sensory Needs animation

SENSORY CHECKLIST:

At the end of each day, look at each of the cards below. Decide how well your

needs were met today.

The need was met brilliantly.

The need was met ok, but it could have been better.

The need was not met well – it was a problem for me.

SENSORY CHECKLIST:

Are the smells around here Is my clothing comfortable? Has my body had to stay still Is my brain finding the task
Is it too noisy? Is it too light/bright?
(good or bad) too strong? for too long? too boring or repetitive?
Can I dim the lights? Shut the What could I do to cope? Could I
Do I need to wear some noise Can I reduce the smells by Can I change my clothing for now? What movement could I give my
cancelling ear buds or move to a curtains/shades? Do I need to ask opening the window or moving Can I negotiate changes to body which would be ok for those ask for brain breaks? Could I ask to
quieter space? for some slightly shaded non- away from its source? clothing I am asked to wear? around me and the space I am in? work with someone? What could
prescription glasses? improve the task?

For any amber or red cards, think what would help improve this for next time. If you are

not sure, ask someone you have a good connection with to help you plan.