De Escalate Behaviors and Keep Students Safe From Self Harm
Help me give my students much needed materials to help descalate their behavior to keep them safe from harming themselves or others.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Carabajal's classroom raised $271
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
Chewies (chewelry) and head-banging cushions serve as essential tools for students with autism, offering both sensory and behavioral benefits.
Both tools allow students to calm themselves in a safe, controlled manner.
Sensory input like chewing or pressure from soft surfaces helps modulate sensory overload or emotional dysregulation, which is common in students with autism.
These tools act as proactive interventions, helping students meet their sensory needs without engaging in harmful or disruptive behaviors. For example, offering a chewy when a student shows signs of frustration can prevent escalation.
By addressing sensory needs through chewies or head-banging cushions, students may be better able to focus on tasks, engage with learning activities, and interact socially, as they are not overwhelmed by unmet sensory needs.
Nearly all 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
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