Aut_Scot Report post Posted October 6, 2018 What do you think of that "jazz hands" rather than clapping debate after the news that University of Manchester student union has ditched clapping, whooping and cheering in favour of "jazz hands", due to the fact that traditional clapping can cause issues for students with autism, sensory issues or deafness. ? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-45717841 The article below discusses this matter: https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/jane-bradley-where-do-you-stand-on-clapping-vs-jazz-hands-debate-1-4810835 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekster Report post Posted October 6, 2018 This is not a new thing, the autscape organisation has been using 'jazz hands' since 2005 with success at their annual autistic conferences. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
istari Report post Posted October 21, 2018 I think this would be a wonderful idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites