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Featuring

BARBIE VARTANIAN

Director, Oral Health Advocacy
& Policy Initiatives

NYU Dentistry Oral Health Center
for People with Disabilities

• Have you identified any environmental adjustments that help with setting the stage for your son to have successful interactions in new environments (ie lighting, noise, etc)

  How I adjust to new environments is simply to prepare Sam and myself for everything and anything that might come our way as we engage in the possible unknown. Pictures and social stories are helpful for Sam so that he has an idea of what's to come. Any description in schedules can cause a ripple effect that could be extremely problematic! I also make sure I have as many of Sam's preferred items with me at all times. For example, his ipad (a given!), favorite snack, drink, his trusty belt that he uses to self soothe, you name it, I bring it. I also utilize his behavioral therapy team in the preparation of new activities, places, etc. It's important to make adjustments once you arrive in a location that might be overly stimulatory...ask that the lights be dimmed or bring headphones if the sounds could become overwhelming. But, my best advice...TRY, your child will more likely than not exceed your expectations for how things will go!