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Mrs. Romano from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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More Than a Label - Autism Doesn't Define Us.

My students need wireless headphones to work independently on the computer. They will also benefit from social skills games to learn appropriate responses to their emotions,and toys and books to help build their pretend play skills.

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My Students

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a pervasive early developmental disorder where individuals may have problems with social behaviors, verbal and non-verbal communication, repetitive behaviors (verbal and physical), and obsessive interests.

I have the best group of students a teacher could ask for, and I want to be able to provide them with everything they need to have a successful year.

I teach a very special group of students. They are diagnosed with Autism, but they don't let the label define who they are. I work in a Title 1 school with a high percentage of students who are from low-income families and resources are often spread thin. I am beginning my second year as an Autistic Support teacher and need funding to provide my students with the items that other school districts take for granted.

My Project

We were fortunate to receive 6 new computers this year, however we didn't receive new headphones. Many of my students have oral fixations which means our current corded headphones are not in the best condition. Wireless headphones will allow my students to safely focus on their curriculum aligned computer based programs.

My students will benefit from the use of social skills books and games that will give them practice in pragmatics, managing behaviors, and learning to recognize and identify social cues.

Last year my students began to learn about the planets. They have a strong interest in learning more about them. A play rocket ship complete with a new library about outer space will encourage and teach my students how to engage in appropriate pretend play, while learning about earth science.

Mrs. Romano Pittsburgh West Liberty Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Pittsburgh, PA View local requests

Nearly all 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SMARTOMI V4.1 Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear, Wireless Bluetooth On-ear Stereo Earphones Noise Cancelling, Soft Memory-Protein Earmuffs, w/ Mic • Amazon Business $32.99 6 $197.94
CP Toys - Space Mission Rocket Ship 7-Piece Playset - Features Animation and Sounds for Exciting Pretend Play - Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $49.95 1 $49.95
Q's Race to the Top Educational Board Game: social skills, manners, and better behavior! • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Mad Dragon: An Anger Control Card Game • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Born2Calm Fidget Toys (10 Pack) for sensory Kids and Adults - Mesh and Marble Fidget Toy, 3.5 inches each - Carry Pouch, 2 Carabiners and eBook, 5 Colors, Boxed Set • Amazon Business $12.60 1 $12.60
Wilma Jean the Worry Machine • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
I Can't Find My Whatchamacallit!! (Functioning Executive) • Amazon Business $9.93 1 $9.93
National Geographic Kids First Big Book of Space (National Geographic Little Kids First Big Books) • Amazon Business $9.21 1 $9.21
Temper Tamers In a Jar®: Helping Kids Cool Off and Manage Anger • Amazon Business $8.16 1 $8.16
There's No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Roaring Rockets (Amazing Machines) • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49

Materials cost

$355.16

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$390.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.91

Total project goal

$459.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $459.40

7 Donors

-$454.99

Donations toward project cost

-$390.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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