[Building/Exhibition Name] Sensory Profile

This guide helps visitors with sensory processing needs, including autistic people, prepare for the environment.

General Conditions

  • Lighting: [e.g., Natural light, fluorescent, dim, flickering/strobe effects]
  • Acoustics: [e.g., Echoey halls, constant background music, sudden loud noises]
  • Smells: [e.g., Strong cleaning products, food areas, perfumes]
  • Crowds: [e.g., Busiest times, narrow spaces where people congregate]

Sensory Map

Identify specific zones with high or low sensory input.

Zone Light Level Noise Level Crowd Density
[Entrance] High High High
[Gallery A] Low Low Low
[Cafe] Medium High High

Photos: [Include photos of each zone showing lighting levels, spatial layout, and typical crowd density. Photos help visitors visualize sensory conditions and prepare for the environment. Each photo must include alt text describing sensory characteristics. See Photo Guidance]

Supports Available

  • Quiet Space:
    • Location: [Specific location and how to find it]
    • Features: [e.g., Acoustic panels, dimmable lights, comfortable seating options including wheelchair space]
    • Accessibility: [Step-free access? Door type and width?]
    • Usage Rules: [e.g., “Phone-free zone. Please keep conversations to whispers. No eating strong-smelling foods. If others are waiting, please limit use to 20 minutes.”]
    • Supports Available: [e.g., Weighted blankets, fidget items, emergency call button]
    • Availability: [Open access/Booking required/Time limits]
  • Sensory Kits: [Available from reception? Includes noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys, etc.]
  • Sensory-Friendly Hours: [Days and times with reduced noise and lighting]
  • Social Scripts: [Link to a social script/story for visiting the building]
  • Audio Navigation Support: [Text-to-speech available on website for route descriptions, or staff can provide verbal directions]

Trigger Alerts

[List any specific triggers like hand dryers in toilets, ringing bells, or pressurized air sounds in exhibits.]