The Sensory Room: Helping Students With Autism Focus and Learn

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[chillikid]

As an adult with autism who couldn't concentrate in class this makes me so emotional that this actually exists in life. So humbling. THANK YOU legit crying

[AshleyRose]

I wished they had a room like that in public school it probably would’ve helped me so much. I could also see a room like that benefiting people with anger issues or ADHD or anxiety

[brendanm]

Our sensory room is so small, literally made for 1 child at a time which doesn't help at all. This school is doing it properly. Even the seating layout and adult ratio in class.
Well done.

[pshapiro]

Public libraries need these rooms. Museums need these rooms. Hospitals need these rooms. Airports need these rooms. Hotels need these rooms. Highway rest stops need these rooms. Thanks, Edutopia.

[rainbow_T]

This is wonderful so refreshing as an autistic person myself to see this encouraging how autistic people can be helped not this trending videos that pop up saying that us autistic people need to be cured cos we don't. God bless you people who made this. We should have more videos like this!!!

[alet]

My kids are not autistic but all the kids need this! Kids seat for a very long time in classrooms! I’ll probably make a station for my kids whom I’m homeschooling.

[katiefedele]

They should have these in every preschool, elementary, middle and high school (with limits on how long they can go for, of course.) It should be open to everyone, not just those in special ed. This is an amazing way to teach them how to get their aggression out. Every workplace should have at least a punching bag. Heck, every household should have one. So many times I see things in special ed and think "if only this was available to ALL students!"

[MichaelAwesome]

I recently wrote a grant to get a sensory room (Yurt) at my day camp...fingers crossed everyone!

[manofsteelgoodmanll]

I'm autistic as well but gifted and very independent I share my entire love and support to those who are as unique as me your not alone..keep being great and superior guys.Stay strong and don't give up or allow anyone to break your inner strengths.

[Samantha-qknr]

I am visualizing myself helping children with special needs. Gonna be a future SPED Teacher and I am working and pursuing it already!!!

[mikerich]

ALL schools in the United States and around the world need to have a room like this, not just for students with autism but for those with sensory issues, rather or not, they have autism.

[exclusiveusee]

This is great. Humans werent meant to sit in a room and stare at a teacher for 7 hours.

[hiitsme]

This is not just for students with autism.
I have students that are not on the spectrum, but have sensory processing disorder.
This also helps children who have ADHD, etc.

[bolivarsamirahs.]

This is a great idea. I just wish every school have this, to helps student focus especially for special learners.

[MyOTMe]

I have found that movement breaks for kids are so important and it is great to see them becoming more common in schools. From a sensory point of view, I have found these books really helpful also.


1. The out of sync child.
2. Building bridges through S.I
3. Your essential guide to understanding sensory processing disorder.


Jess.

[Gagandeepsingh-piqg]

Awesome therapist, my son is Autistic child 4.5 years old never have seen so much dedicated teachers and staff

[gailproud]

Fantastic thank you for sharing, I work with young people in a Special School in Kent England. We have a sensory room up and running but watching you video I know we could add more elements for the students.

[therandomoccult]

As a teen with autism this makes me so happy I just stimmed and cried through the whole video I mean it clearly is done from a place of listening to the actual disabled kids needs rather then assuming. My whole life people have assumed wat Me and my brother want and need and in reality they get it so wrong. The fact U just let them do what they need and dont judge is amazing now someone get me on the swing and I wanna throw myself on a crash pad

[debbiewood]

What a wonderful blessing to be able to offer such a cool room that stimulates learning as well as knowing how to read. They get all the juggles out and opens that space in their heads and bodies so that learning can take place ! Bravo !!!!

[gIitter]

being a person who is easily overwhelmed. if its noises, people or just if I have too do to much at once, I really appreciate this idea. and I sorta do the same with my bed, my bed is my favorite thing because it has all the stuff I love, my blanket it's a fluffy one and it's my favorite. I like the textures of both sides, my stuffed animals, and I have many more I can put on my bed if I wanted too. my pillows, I even got a fluffy pillow, it's just all so nice. if I were to be overwhelmed, upset. I can be on my bed and just feel better