Designing A Sensory Garden For Your Autistic Child
A sensory garden stimulates all five senses: sight, touch, taste, and sound, all through the use of different plants and materials. These gardens allow autism sufferers to explore their senses in a stimulating, but safe, environment. Early intervention is important for autistic children, and a sensory garden allows them to explore their senses without becoming overwhelmed by them. Image – free for commercial use Sight When you design a sensory garden, it is good to get creative with the colors that you use in the garden, to provide visual stimulation. Color can come from plants, stones on patios, gravel, and bricks. The balance of color is important. Make sure you don’t introduce too many bright colors into one space. Depending on the…