Counselor Sensory Kits

In Fall 2025, every in-person counselor received a kit in with fidgets, textured items, and calming tools designed for use by both counselors and students. These counselor kits align with research that highlights the benefits of in-the-moment sensory regulation in emotionally charged settings (Nickels, 2023), the expressed needs of neurodiverse students for such tools (Sarrett, 2018), and evidence that intentional use of fidgets can enhance focus and participation (Schoenen et al., 2024).