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The Autism Reality Experience offers an innovative and immersive training opportunity for neurotypical individuals to step into the neurodiverse world. Through hands-on experiences, participants gain insight into the sensory processing challenges encountered by individuals on the autism spectrum. A unique opportunity to foster understanding, inclusivity and most importantly empathy.
Absolutely brilliant session. An immersive office experience would be only enhancement. Would help understand how some of our colleagues feel and how we can support.
Donna Leith
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Have you ever considered why autistic individuals may avoid busy supermarkets? The sensory challenges they encounter during their routine shopping trips can be overwhelming. Have you ever wondered about the significance of supermarkets offering 'quiet' shopping hours, and whether they work? With over 1.5 million individuals employed by UK supermarkets, it raises questions about their understanding of the shopping difficulties faced by the neurodiverse community and whether they have received autism training.
The Supermarket Autism Reality Experience (ARE), developed with the collaboration of Tesco Stowemarket and special thanks to the manager, sheds light on the significant gap between supermarket environments and the needs of the autistic community. This initiative aims to bridge this understanding gap and promote inclusivity within stores. Through the Supermarket ARE, participants can immerse themselves in the challenges faced by neurodiverse individuals from the parking lot to the checkout counter, experiencing the sensory stimuli that can make shopping an arduous task for them.
Exploring the various sensory aspects such as smells, sounds, lighting, and overall environment, the Supermarket ARE highlights the importance of creating a more accommodating and inclusive shopping experience for all customers. It underscores the necessity for supermarkets to adapt and cater to the diverse needs of their clientele effectively. The ARE sets a standard for comprehensive training that all supermarkets should consider implementing to enhance the overall shopping experience for their customers.
The Supermket ARE is ideal for:
- Supermarket staff
- Head office staff
- Cleaners
- Nightworkers
- Suppliers
- Customer service
- Families
