Help me give my students materials for fostering student engagement, independence, and success in a structured educational environment tailored to the needs of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
$1,042 goal
This project expired on September 3, 2025.
This project expired on September 3, 2025.
My Project
We are seeking essential materials for our autism support classroom, including durable toys for developmental play, sensory items to aid regulation and focus, and folders to support individualized work systems. These materials are critical for fostering student engagement, independence, and success in a structured educational environment tailored to the needs of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Our autism classroom serves 12 students, each with unique learning profiles and sensory needs.
Evidence-based practices such as structured teaching (TEACCH), STAR, visual supports, and sensory integration strategies are essential to our approach.
Our goal is to enhance student learning, independence, and sensory regulation in the autism classroom through access to developmentally appropriate materials. I want to provide a variety of toys that promote communication, social interaction, and cognitive development. My goal is to equip the classroom with sensory items that help students self-regulate and remain engaged - all while expanding individualized work systems.
More than a third 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
12 students impacted
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1
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1
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1
$23.95
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1
$22.51
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Materials cost
$776.56
Vendor shipping charges
$11.17
Sales tax
$55.52
3rd party payment processing fee
$11.65
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$884.90
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$156.16
Total project goal
$1,041.06
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