The Home Economics Classroom

Modifications

• If student is overwhelmed by smells in the room, seat him/her near open window, or other well ventilated area.
• Avoid the use of timers which have loud beeping noises or alarms.  Encourage students to instead observe visual timers and clocks.
• Clearly label drawers and cupboards so items can be easily located.
• Turn off equipment when not needed to reduce background noise e.g. extractor fans, ovens.
• Ensure student is prepared for the noise of equipment before switching it on e.g. food processors, mixers, blenders.
• Provide catering gloves for those who are tactile sensitive.
• Allocate tasks which the student can tolerate e.g. using dry ingredients only.
• Provide standard chair, or allow student to stand, if he/she cannot tolerate sitting on high stool.
• Flexibility in the choice of recipes/meals to cook.  Allow student to select food items which he/she can tolerate.

Supports

• Full access to regulating strategies during class time e.g. calming resources, fidget items.
• Regular breaks from the room as and when required.  These will support regulation by providing time away from overwhelming smells, noises etc.
• Working with their group in a quieter area to reduce the distracting noise from other groups.