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  • Intermediate School 72 Rocco Laurie
  • Staten Island, NY
  • More than half 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. Learn more

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We are requesting a comfy bean bag, modified lighting, and a weighted sweatshirt and blanket and more for the calming space they need to assist in self regulation. These materials will help create a calming, safe, sensory space for my students to use. These safe spaces are designed to provide a place for individuals with sensory issues to decompress and confront a variety of sensory issues in a way that will ultimately help them learn to cope with seemingly normal experiences. Individuals with Autism often struggle to cope with the world around them including loud noises, bright lights, rough patterns or foods. Because their condition can magnify seemingly small sensory encounters, they are prone to meltdowns, tantrums or negative attempts at self-soothing. When an individual with Autism has access to a sensory room, the benefits include calming effects, stimulation, socialization, improved focus, motor skills development, cognitive development, and sensory development. Sensory spaces in schools have been shown to decrease negative behaviors and improve student engagement.

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We are requesting a comfy bean bag, modified lighting, and a weighted sweatshirt and blanket and more for the calming space they need to assist in self regulation. These materials will help create a calming, safe, sensory space for my students to use. These safe spaces are designed to provide a place for individuals with sensory issues to decompress and confront a variety of sensory issues in a way that will ultimately help them learn to cope with seemingly normal experiences. Individuals with Autism often struggle to cope with the world around them including loud noises, bright lights, rough patterns or foods. Because their condition can magnify seemingly small sensory encounters, they are prone to meltdowns, tantrums or negative attempts at self-soothing. When an individual with Autism has access to a sensory room, the benefits include calming effects, stimulation, socialization, improved focus, motor skills development, cognitive development, and sensory development. Sensory spaces in schools have been shown to decrease negative behaviors and improve student engagement.

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