Help me give my students room dividers, seating, and sensory tools for a space that is safe and specially designed for their beautiful Autistic/neurodiverse brains to regulate and come back to center.
This project hopes to purchase sensory tools and headphones, child-friendly storybooks about disorders, social-emotional learning resources, and sensory-friendly seating, light covers, and room dividers to create an inviting safe space which will support our mainstreamed students who are on the Autism Spectrum (ASD) and/or diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). By creating a fully equipped safe space, these items will help provide a customized area for our ASD students to come when they become overwhelmed by the immense sensory demands of their school day.
As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I am partnering with my school's Occupational Therapist to build a space in our classroom to be a retreat for our students.
When our ASD students become dysregulated, they will be able to take a pause and come to our room. It will directly monitored by clinicians who can intervene with therapeutic strategies in order to help our students deescalate, with the goal of helping them to return to class in a refreshed and regulated state.
We are proud to be part of a diverse inner city school who sees a need in our population and addresses it head-on. We are passionate about working with our students, and passionate about making a difference! If this project gets fully funded, we will be able to step in and provide a place for our students to not only feel better, but to feel accepted. Please consider partnering with us to make an impact in our school and with our students on the Autism Spectrum, as they learn a little more about their truly beautiful selves.
Half of students from low‑income households
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Big Joe Milano Lenox Denim Cobalt Beanbag Chair
• Amazon Business
$59.99
1
$59.99
Room Dividers Folding Privacy Screens 4 Panel Partition Screen Steel Frame& Frabic Office Partition for Home Office Dorm Decor Black
• Amazon Business
$49.99
1
$49.99
247Pcs Marble Run with Motorized Elevator, Construction Building Blocks Toys with 30 Glass Marbles and 30 Glow in The Dark Marbles, STEM Gifts for Boys and Girls
• Amazon Business
$49.79
1
$49.79
BARMY Weighted Lap Pad for Kids (24”x24”, 5lbs) Weighted Lap Blanket with Removable, Washable Cover, Sensory Lap Pad for Child, Teen, Dogs, 100% Cotton Inner Weighted Blanket
• Amazon Business
$38.79
1
$38.79
BARMY Weighted Lap Pad for Kids (24”x24”, 5lbs) Weighted Lap Blanket with Removable, Washable Cover, Sensory Lap Pad for Child, Teen, Dogs, 100% Cotton Inner Weighted Blanket
• Amazon Business
$38.79
1
$38.79
Teacher Created Resources Calming Covers Ceiling Light Filters, 2' x 4', Deep Space, 4/Pack (TCR20141)
• Quill.com
$37.62
1
$37.62
Solution Seekers Problem Solving Scenarios for Kids - Autism Learning Materials - Speech Therapy Materials, Emotional Regulation, and Reasoning Skills - Therapy Cards for Therapists and ASD Kids
• Amazon Business
$34.99
1
$34.99
Wiggle Feet Sensory Cushion for Autism and Sensory Support - A Fidget-Friendly Seating Solution
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
Craftstory 116 Pcs Social-Emotional-Learning-Activities for Kids - 6 Family Feelings-Board-Games, Autism Sensory Toy Learning Materials Educational Speech Therapy Toys for Toddlers Age 3+
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
ODOXIA Sequin Wall Panel for Kids | Interactive Sensory Wall Panel & Flip Fabric Board | Reversible Sequin Sensory Wall Decor for Play & Learning | Sensory Room Equipment & Autism Toys
• Amazon Business
$24.95
1
$24.95
FUN TRIBE CREW Let's Mingle Conversation Starters School Edition | Classroom Learning | Distance Learning Game | Games for Kids Ages 6+ | Great as Autism Learning Materials | Speech Therapy Materials
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Key Education Social Skills Activities for Kids, 15 File Folder Games With Social Emotional Learning Activities, Emotional Regulation Tools for kids Preschool to Grade 2
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Breathing Exercise Cards for Kids, Deck for Classroom, Calm Down Corner Kit, Sensory Room, Social Emotional Yoga Games for Kids, Mindfulness Tools for Play Therapy, or Relaxation
• Amazon Business
$19.95
1
$19.95
SPARK & WOW Calm Down Threading Boards | Set of 2 | Sensory Board for Calming Corner | Social Emotional Learning Activities | Occupational Therapy Toys
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty - Intergalactic Triple Color Changing Putty - Stress and Anxiety Reducing Putty for Kids - Non-Toxic, Never Dries Out
• Amazon Business
$14.95
1
$14.95
Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty® - Social Butterfly - See-Through Sensory Putty for Kids and Adults in a 4" Tin - Creative and Endless Fun, Stress Relief Therapy Toys, Never Dries Out - Made in USA
• Amazon Business
$14.95
1
$14.95
The Kids' Book of Diversity: Empathy, Kindness and Respect for Differences (The Kids' Books of Social Emotional Learning)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Masterpiece: an inclusive kids book celebrating a child on the autism spectrum (The Incredible Kids)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Social Skills Printables Workbook: For Students with Autism and Similar Special Needs
• Amazon Business
$12.69
1
$12.69
CHENGU 16 Pcs Fidget Toys Set Include 8 Six Roller Chain and 8 Key Flippy Chain Stress Reducer Anxiety Relief Bike Toys for Teens Adults ADHD, Add, Autism (Bright)
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Benji's Busy Brain: My ADHD Toolkit Books
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Pop Fidget Toys Its Ball Toy 6 PCS 3D Stress Balls It Pop Fidgets Pack Party Favors for Kids Toys Autism Sensory Toys Bulk Squeeze Toy Toddler Toys for Boys Adult Stress Relief Easter Basket Stuffers
• Amazon Business
$11.49
1
$11.49
Hi, It's Me I Have ADHD
• Amazon Business
$10.95
1
$10.95
Kids Bluetooth Headphones, On-Ear Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 Headsets, Comfortable Protein Earpad & Folding Storage, Stereo Shock Bass Headphones with Mic for Learning Online Lessons Music Game (Pink)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Kids Bluetooth Headphones, On-Ear Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 Headsets, Comfortable Protein Earpad & Folding Storage, Stereo Shock Bass Headphones with Mic for Learning Online Lessons Music Game (Black)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Uniquely Wired: A Story About Autism and Its Gifts for Kids ages 6-9
• Amazon Business
$9.56
1
$9.56
Social-Emotional Learning for Autistic Kids: Fun Activities to Manage Big Feelings and Make Friends (For Ages 5-10)
• Amazon Business
$8.02
1
$8.02
Materials cost
$650.35
Vendor shipping charges
$3.00
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.76
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$693.11
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$122.31
Total project goal
$815.42
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$815.42
4 Donors
-$418.01
Donations toward project cost
-$359.05
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$58.96
Matching donations from our partners
-$393.02
Match offers toward project cost
-$334.07
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Jubinville and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
