Sensory considerations

Many students, including students on the autism spectrum, have specific sensory considerations and needs that teachers need to consider to create positive learning environments. Supporting these needs can make learning environments that are more accessible for more learners, with better acoustics to enable clear communication between students and teachers.

 

Student studying near bench
Provide a safe calm space for students
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
  • learn self-regulation
  • be less disruptive in class
  • Female student completing work with headphones on head.
    Meet students' sensory needs
    TEACHING PRACTICE
    For student years
    Preschool – Year 12
    Helps students to
  • engage in tasks
  • self-regulate
  • Child raises hand in classroom
    Improve your classroom's acoustics
    TEACHING PRACTICE
    For student years
    Preschool – Year 12
    Helps students to
  • hear in the classroom
  • Teacher working with students via computer
    Understanding and supporting comprehension
    TEACHING PRACTICE
    For student years
    Preschool – Year 12
    Helps students to
  • engage in learning