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I work with students who have autism and other sensory disorders. Often their sensory needs come first before learning can happen. We are teaching our students to use sensory items as "tools not toys" to help improve focus, regulate challenging behavior, and create a sense of well-being and peace in my classroom. You can help us by funding our project for tools for all the senses: touch, feel, smell, taste, and hear My students process sensory information differently than most neurotypical people. This might mean they need more sensory input to be alert and able to work in school, or they might need less sensory input to keep them calm and focused. We use sensory tools such as fidgets, wobble seats, and manipulatives to help regulate my student's sensory systems. Utilizing sensory tools helps my students focus by either alerting their bodies if they are understimulated or calming their bodies when they are overstimulated. Pop fidgets will help keep hands busy so that students can remain focused. A water play station will help my students stay calm and focused or to keep them alert. Aromatherapy will be used as a helpful tool to create an environment that is relaxing and inviting. Oral motor sensory tools can help provide sensory input to help a student feel grounded and replace unwanted behaviors such as biting or putting objects in their mouths. Fidget tools can provide in-hand manipulation, help increase concentration when students are required to listen. These tools will impact the well-being of my students for years to come. Thank you for all your help!

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I work with students who have autism and other sensory disorders. Often their sensory needs come first before learning can happen. We are teaching our students to use sensory items as "tools not toys" to help improve focus, regulate challenging behavior, and create a sense of well-being and peace in my classroom. You can help us by funding our project for tools for all the senses: touch, feel, smell, taste, and hear My students process sensory information differently than most neurotypical people. This might mean they need more sensory input to be alert and able to work in school, or they might need less sensory input to keep them calm and focused. We use sensory tools such as fidgets, wobble seats, and manipulatives to help regulate my student's sensory systems. Utilizing sensory tools helps my students focus by either alerting their bodies if they are understimulated or calming their bodies when they are overstimulated. Pop fidgets will help keep hands busy so that students can remain focused. A water play station will help my students stay calm and focused or to keep them alert. Aromatherapy will be used as a helpful tool to create an environment that is relaxing and inviting. Oral motor sensory tools can help provide sensory input to help a student feel grounded and replace unwanted behaviors such as biting or putting objects in their mouths. Fidget tools can provide in-hand manipulation, help increase concentration when students are required to listen. These tools will impact the well-being of my students for years to come. Thank you for all your help!

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