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Group activity

Ask participants to work in small groups to brainstorm ways to make the workplace more
comfortable for autistic employees with sound sensitivities.

1. Start by identifying common auditory triggers, such as loud machinery, overlapping
conversations, or sudden noises.

2. Discuss strategies to reduce or manage these sounds—for example, by using quieter
equipment, offering noise-cancelling headphones, or creating quiet break areas.

3. Role-play a situation where a colleague is overwhelmed by noise, and the team
responds with support and understanding.

Goal: Help trainees practice problem-solving and learn how to respond respectfully to sensory
needs in real workplace situations.

Individual Activity

Play a set of simulated audio recordings that include different types of overwhelming sounds—
such as construction noise, multiple people talking at once, or high-pitched alarms.

Ask trainees to listen carefully and write down:

1. How the sounds make them feel

2. Whether they find it difficult to focus
3. Any signs of discomfort, frustration, or anxiety

Goal: This helps trainees understand what sensory overload might feel like for someone who
is sensitive to sound, and why certain accommodations are important in the workplace.

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Project Number 2023-1-IT01-KA220-VET-000152721