What are Sensory Processing Difficulties?
According to fraser.org, “Sensory processing difficulties can cause people to react with extreme discomfort to loud noises, bright lights, strong smells, crowds, and other stimuli. Some individuals may experience sensory overload in these situations, and others may emotionally withdraw. This makes ordinary experiences, like going to the dentist, getting a haircut, or attending a sporting event very challenging. “
Sensory Bags
At our district events, we provide sanitized sensory bags for those who feel overwhelmed at competitions. They're free for anyone to use. When you check them out, they come with multiple fidgets to calm the anxiety and stress that comes with competitions. As a team, one of our goals is to give people a safe place.
These sensory bags are a toolkit to help students, mentors, and fans with sensory processing difficulties to fully participate in the competition. Along with single-use disposable earplugs that will be available at the sensory bag station, the bags include a variety of different tools.We only ask that sensory bags be returned at the end of the day.
What's in the bag?
• Popping fidget
• Sunglasses
• Noodle fidget
• Tangle fidget
• Weighted lap snake
• Marble fidget
• Noise canceling earmuffs