Playground

  • Visual
  • Movement of other children/young people around the playground.
  • Movement of balls during games.
  • Painted markings on ground.
  • Colours from toys and games outside.
  • Traffic on nearby road/ car park.
  • Trees moving in the wind.
  • Auditory
  • Other children/young people shouting and chatting.
  • Nearby traffic.
  • Lawnmower (at certain times of year).
  • School bell.
  • Smell
  • Countryside smells – field spreading.
  • Touch
  • Contact games, such as tag.
  • Others crashing and bumping as they run past.
  • Bumps from a football.
  • Vestibular/Movement
  • Over responsivity – Gravitational Insecurity 
    • Engagement in movement games e.g. hop scotch, tag, football, may cause dizziness or motion sickness.
    • Using bikes and trikes etc. may cause dizziness or motion sickness.
    • Climbing on play equipment may cause dizziness or anxiety.
    • Using swings and slide may cause dizziness or anxiety.
  • Under responsivity
    • Playground activities need to include movement

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