WHAT IS A SENSORY ROOM?
WHEN ARE THESE ROOM USED?
a room/space that has calming and pleasurable surroundings, soothing sounds, tactile experiences and movement.
helps reduce stressors by engaging in low-stress, structured activities to help students become more aware of their senses
provides a space to access emotions and reactions to certain stimuli
influences regulation and encourages the use/practice of regulation strategies
provides opportunities to interact and communicate
must be supervised by teacher/adult
access individually or with small group
must have parent/guardian consent for use
often scheduled proactively for programming or regulation support
can be used on "as needed" basis if necessary
rules reviewed with students prior to use and schedule followed