More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
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My students living with autism need a sensory area where they can go when they feel overwhelmed by the classroom environment or when they need specific sensory input. This sensory area will provide them with a safe space in the classroom to calm them down when they are agitated or become dysregulated. Students will be guided to this area when they begin displaying preliminary behaviors such as turning away from an adult, refusing to complete work or getting out of their seats.
The bean bags, noise cancelling headphones, and weighted blankets will give them the opportunity to receive the sensory stimulation they need to help them calm down and become regulated.
The rest of the soothing items will help students relax, and become aware of their emotions. The goal is to teach students to ask for a break when feeling upset, frustrated or dysregulated to calm down and then regroup. Teaching students strategies to cope with anxiety, frustrations and to self regulate are essential elements of becoming positive members of a community, and to enhance their quality of life.
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My students living with autism need a sensory area where they can go when they feel overwhelmed by the classroom environment or when they need specific sensory input. This sensory area will provide them with a safe space in the classroom to calm them down when they are agitated or become dysregulated. Students will be guided to this area when they begin displaying preliminary behaviors such as turning away from an adult, refusing to complete work or getting out of their seats.
The bean bags, noise cancelling headphones, and weighted blankets will give them the opportunity to receive the sensory stimulation they need to help them calm down and become regulated.
The rest of the soothing items will help students relax, and become aware of their emotions. The goal is to teach students to ask for a break when feeling upset, frustrated or dysregulated to calm down and then regroup. Teaching students strategies to cope with anxiety, frustrations and to self regulate are essential elements of becoming positive members of a community, and to enhance their quality of life.