Wednesday, 13th April - wear a hoodie to school, bring a gold coin donation, help raise awareness and support the good work of Autism New Zealand.

Why hoodies?
Many autistic people experience sensory input like light, sound and touch more intensely, and wearing a hoodie with the hood up can help to block out uncomfortably loud sounds or bright light. Hoodies also tend to be made of softer fabrics, which are much more comfortable for autistic people who have sensitivities to touch and texture. Wearing a hoodie for Hoods Up Wednesday helps to raise awareness that hoods are a tool for autistic people to feel more comfortable in a world that isn’t designed for them – someone with their hood up is not necessarily aggressive or scary, they may just be trying to cope with an overwhelming amount of sensory input.

Looking forward to seeing all the hoodies at school next Wednesday.