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Mr. Rob from Staten Island, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Music for Self-Regulation in Students With Autism!

Help me give my students headphones and iPods to learn self-regulation through music!

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My Students

Our classroom consists of 6 students with ASD, or Autism Spectrum Disorder. This means that our students experience significant developmental delays in communication skills, social-emotional skills, self-regulation skills, and general life skills. Many of them are non-verbal, and many of them experience the challenges of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety in addition to Autism. Despite these challenges our students face, this brave group of kids let their unique personalities show each and every day.

I truly believe that my students touch the lives of every person that meets them; they are living examples of the power of hope and perseverance.

Although many of my students are unable to communicate in conventional ways, they let their personalities shine through with the use of technologies such as communication devices. My students are the greatest teachers, as they help me to learn more about myself and how I can change lives for the better! With your help, we can help these students to reach their fullest potential as the unique individuals they are!

My Project

For my students, self-regulation can often be a struggle. When their environment becomes too overstimulating, our children often respond by harming themselves, having meltdowns, or inadvertently hurting those around them. In my classroom, I work to teach students the coping skills needed to regulate their emotions and live successful lives in the face of these challenges.

Your donation will provide my students with the resources necessary to learn self-regulation through music.

Research has proven that music helps students with Autism develop positive coping skills, which is crucial to help them live their best lives. Through the use of music, my students will learn to take control over their emotions, despite the environmental conditions, and eliminate violent behaviors that stem from Autism-related anxiety symptoms.

Mr. Rob PS 37 @ IS 2 Grades 6-8

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Staten Island, NY View local requests

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

6 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - iPod touch� 32GB MP3 Player - Blue • Best Buy Education $199.99 6 $1,199.94
3M WorkTunes Connect Hearing Protector with Bluetooth Technology • Amazon Business $49.96 6 $299.76

Materials cost

$1,499.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$22.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,552.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$273.92

Total project goal

$1,826.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,826.12

1 Donor

-$1,552.20

Donations toward project cost

-$1,552.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$273.92

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 $0.00

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