100 Seconds of Silence

The learner along with the caregiver will be in a quiet environment

PURPOSE

This activity helps to develop patience and consciousness in the learner. Also, to improve sensitivity to sound as well as perception of non-speech sounds.

• Step 1

  Look for a quiet room or location where you can sit for 100 seconds.

• Step 2

  Sit with the learner for 100 seconds in quiet.

• Step 3

  If the learner is having difficulty sitting in silence, you may play some light- soothing music and gradually increase the time spent to 100 seconds.