Supporting Minds: Promoting Mental Health for Students With Autism
Help me give my students new ways to manage and express their emotions safely and effectively.
$528 goal
This project expired on October 18, 2025.
This project expired on October 18, 2025.
My Project
My students are amazing learners on the autism spectrum who need support with communication, emotions, and sensory challenges. Many have difficulty expressing how they feel, which can lead to frustration, anxiety, and trouble focusing in class. This impacts their ability to learn, build relationships, and feel confident. By providing sensory tools, calming materials, and visual supports, this project will help my students manage their emotions in healthy ways. These resources will create a more supportive classroom where students feel safe, understood, and ready to learn, grow, and thrive every day.
This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
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
8 students impacted
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Abilitations Gel Bead Sensory Shapes, Set of 4
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Craftstory 86 Pcs Social Emotional Learning Activities Sensory Toys for Kids- Montessori Toys with 2 Face Boards 9 Emotion Cards, Autism Learning Materials for Kids Speech Therapy Materials
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$12.99
1
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$7.39
1
$7.39
Materials cost
$375.45
Vendor shipping charges
$8.43
Sales tax
$29.29
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.63
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$448.80
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$79.20
Total project goal
$528.00
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