ICU can be an extremely challenging environment for autistic people For #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek we have made this video to give an idea of the sensory challenges of being an ICU patient Part 1 of 2! 1/

Our charge nurse Penny is working toward making ICU less challenging for neurodivergent people and for people with learning difficulties - would love to hear what other ICUs are doing /

bloody hell it's quite stressful seeing it on the other side even if only a video - gave me more appreciation of how distressing this must be for a lot of patients

This is amazing 👏🏻 I teach healthcare students about autism, sensory differences and how the environment can impact on communication. With your permission I'd like to incorporate this video. Thank-you @teamwghicu

Incredibly accurate depiction. While we are all rushing around trying to sort things it must be overwhelming to be the patient at the centre.

Love this. ICU and neurodiversity are a bad combination. Very very scary place!

I’ve heard that the artificial lighting might cause sensory overload. Is it possible to put thin coloured covers over them to reduce their impact?

This is my official nomination for @AlanaJeff09 to win an Oscar for Best Director/Producer/Camera Operator, and @rosieICM for actress in a leading role 🏆

@doctorrah ‘Taking a walk’ in someone else’s shoes is always so insightful…

I'd love to make a short film like this as an educational tool for new staff in critical care. To see through the eyes of the patient is important.

I want to watch this with the sound on, but as soon as I heard the beeping I had to mute it.