The following images have been developed by Artist Tomos Percy to support the Report : “It’s Not Rocket Science” Considering Sensory Needs of Children and Young People in CAHMs Hospitals. Quotes are taken from the paper.
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Artist: Tomos Percy
“Small changes that can easily be made to accommodate autism really do add up and can transform a young person’s experience of being in hospital. It really can make all the difference.”
Beth W
“To have my needs met as an autistic person would have transformed my experience in hospital. The sensory input added to my emotional dysregulation. I couldn’t engage with all the therapy on offer because of the added distress. Small changes would have made a big difference.”
Emily
“Not responding to sensory needs is like not putting ramps in for someone in a wheelchair. When the environment and support is right the issues that come up are more likely to be mental health related – stuff that you’re actually in hospital for.”
Caitlin
