Many individuals with autism have difficulty processing
environmental stimuli and are easily distracted. Research has shown that an
instructional environment with few visual and auditory distractions is
preferable. This helps the student to focus on the concepts being taught while
reducing competing distractions. Often when students with autism are presented
with too much visual or auditory input, processing may slow down, or if
overloaded, processing may stop completely. During this Around Town Roundup we want to highlight three key ways to reduce visual clutter in the classroom.
1. Use physical boundaries to divide classroom space.
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| Brian Frimel, Bradford Elementary, Bradford Exempted Village Schools |
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| Athenia Eversole, Versailles Elementary, Versailles Exempted Village Schools |
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| Amy Beanblossom, Arcanum Elementary, Arcanum-Butler Schools |
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| Brittany Bush, Spinning Hills MS, Mad River Local Schools |
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| Jamie Zimmer, Kettering MS, Kettering City Schools |
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| Laura Brown, Perrin Woods Elementary, Springfield City Schools |
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| Kenzie Bruggeman, Versailles Elementary, Versailles Exempted Village Schools |
2. Cover open shelves with a
solid fabric.
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| Laura Brown, Perrin Woods Elementary, Springfield City Schools |
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| Taylor Ruef, Stevenson Elementary, Mad River Local Schools |
3. Put extraneous materials
and supplies in cabinets, boxes, drawers, or folders.
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| Carrie Prickett, Jane Chance Elementary, Miamisburg City Schools |
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| Taylor Ruef, Stevenson Elementary, Mad River Local Schools |
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Kendall Koehler, Normandy Elementary, Centerville City Schools
| Taylor Ruef, Stevenson Elementary, Mad River Local Schools |
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| Kenzie Bruggeman, Versailles Elementary, Versailles Exempted Village Schools |
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