I wouldn't say I'm a trauma survivor, but as somebody who has never been comfortable in social environments I would still appreciate these five suggestions in any classroom (quoted or paraphrased): get rid of the "everything must be earned" mindset; structured 'community circles' emphasizing active listening and respectful communication; discouraging loud noises, yelling, sudden movements, or chaotic environments; clear and consistent classroom routines; and skipping the 'brain breaks' some instructors seem to love (I don't like being told to stand up, talk to a random person, jump around, clap in rhythm, or do some other purely performative activity, not even (as happened the other day) at concerts). One of the great things (for me) about online learning is that these disruptive things never happen, leaving me able to focus on what I'm doing on whether my performance will meet the approval of the other kids in the room.
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