Surviving The School Canteen

For many noise sensitive and neurodivergent children, the school canteen is one of the most overwhelming parts of the school day. The clattering of trays, the noise of hundreds of children all talking at once, the unpredictable smells and the busy queues, it can all feel like complete sensory overload. For some children, it puts them off eating altogether. If your child struggles with the school canteen, you are not alone. And there are things you can do to help.