As an adult with autism who couldn't concentrate in class this makes me so emotional that this actually exists in life. So humbling. THANK YOU legit crying
Same here, I am a 15 yr old female with Aspergers (on the autism spectrum) and I’ve had the WORST trauma at school throughout my entire life. My parents never got a real grip on my “issues” until now. They looked into autism when I was smaller, but never hooked onto it. My teachers KNEW I was autistic and KNEW what was good for me, but my parents ignored it. Like they didn’t want to except that I was different from others. Now, A DECADE LATER my parents finally got their act together and diagnosed me with autism. They understand me better and know me so much better than they ever did. All I have to say is I WISH I would’ve had this as a kid. This is perfect in every way and it makes me wanna cry. You are NOT alone my friend ♥️. Through passing out, breaking teeth, bone skinny, shaking of fear, overwhelmed, bright lights, triggering smells, colliding sounds, not understanding, melt downs, tears, dizzy walls, and a brain full of rainbows and fantasies… I AM DONE. I am ready to move on and make the best of who I am. My dream is to go to school normally and happily, and I know I can do it, I just need the right support. Sorry for the vent 💔
As a teen with autism this makes me so happy I just stimmed and cried through the whole video I mean it clearly is done from a place of listening to the actual disabled kids needs rather then assuming. My whole life people have assumed wat Me and my brother want and need and in reality they get it so wrong. The fact U just let them do what they need and dont judge is amazing now someone get me on the swing and I wanna throw myself on a crash pad
being a person who is easily overwhelmed. if its noises, people or just if I have too do to much at once, I really appreciate this idea. and I sorta do the same with my bed, my bed is my favorite thing because it has all the stuff I love, my blanket it's a fluffy one and it's my favorite. I like the textures of both sides, my stuffed animals, and I have many more I can put on my bed if I wanted too. my pillows, I even got a fluffy pillow, it's just all so nice. if I were to be overwhelmed, upset. I can be on my bed and just feel better
I wish they had one of these in my school as an autistic kid who has very bad anxiety PTSD and has really a lot of triggers especially when it comes to death and things like that and my involuntary age regression I feel like a room like that is needed in every school so that way everyone feels supported and loved and they have a safe space
after watching this video, suddenly a deep desire aroused in my heart, why can't i live in such country which has these facilities (affordable) for kids with autism.. alas i am living in a place where there is no such facility nearby, the nearest autism center is cost prohibitive for me, i can't even afford two 30-min sessions per week, coz they cause 40% of my income collectively per month, tried attending sessions for 3-4 months but now we are almost broke, under debt... but i am working hard, day+ night, just to get to a point where i can afford them again, coz my child needs it... i request all of you lovely people out there to pray for me and my 5-year-old kid , who has sensory/behavior issues, he is intellegent, can even speak Z to A backwords, even knows 5-6 words of each letter, but can't say dad or mama, he does not communicate at all... God Bless you all ...
Oh dear, thats really tough. But as an occupational therapist who successfully helps children with sensory needs, I can assure you that you can give your child all the same input with things you can find around the house. Educating yourself so that you understand your son's needs is way more important than the specific physical items in the room.
Nice place to learn for children with Autism like my son. That is the favorite room of my son in his school the sensory or gross motor room. Where he can freely move around and learn.
Great 👌 I like to see this across the globe 🌎 in hospital, social services office, libraries, , , places, where parents or care giver, will have long wait, while conducting, business, with these children, ,
The quiet spaces need to be in another room. Not all autistics get along especially those that have need for throwing things vs those who have need for peace and soothing sounds and rocking movements.
Sadly my father and grandfather believe that 🤦♀️ I'm homeschooled so I get four hours of school, but I still have to take a billion breaks in between.
I wished they had a room like that in public school it probably would’ve helped me so much. I could also see a room like that benefiting people with anger issues or ADHD or anxiety
@@ev9168 by seeing all those comments of people with ADHD, i can selfishly say we are not suffering alone... GOD bless you my dear.. pray for my kid too..
or even neurotypical students that need a break that way everyone is included 🤗 it would be better then having them stand outside like most middle school teachers have done with my teen boys they both have adhd.
This is wonderful so refreshing as an autistic person myself to see this encouraging how autistic people can be helped not this trending videos that pop up saying that us autistic people need to be cured cos we don't. God bless you people who made this. We should have more videos like this!!!
Public libraries need these rooms. Museums need these rooms. Hospitals need these rooms. Airports need these rooms. Hotels need these rooms. Highway rest stops need these rooms. Thanks, Edutopia.
They should have these in every preschool, elementary, middle and high school (with limits on how long they can go for, of course.) It should be open to everyone, not just those in special ed. This is an amazing way to teach them how to get their aggression out. Every workplace should have at least a punching bag. Heck, every household should have one. So many times I see things in special ed and think "if only this was available to ALL students!"
exactly! Autism has been way too pathologised, we may struggle more with sensory overload, but everyone will benefit from these being implemented into regular classes! it would also be helpful for undiagnosed kids or people with other conditions like ADHD, dyslexia, etc.
Our sensory room is so small, literally made for 1 child at a time which doesn't help at all. This school is doing it properly. Even the seating layout and adult ratio in class. Well done.
My kids are not autistic but all the kids need this! Kids seat for a very long time in classrooms! I’ll probably make a station for my kids whom I’m homeschooling.
I'm autistic as well but gifted and very independent I share my entire love and support to those who are as unique as me your not alone..keep being great and superior guys.Stay strong and don't give up or allow anyone to break your inner strengths.
I have found that movement breaks for kids are so important and it is great to see them becoming more common in schools. From a sensory point of view, I have found these books really helpful also. 1. The out of sync child. 2. Building bridges through S.I 3. Your essential guide to understanding sensory processing disorder. Jess.
This is not just for students with autism. I have students that are not on the spectrum, but have sensory processing disorder. This also helps children who have ADHD ,etc.
ALL schools in the United States and around the world need to have a room like this, not just for students with autism but for those with sensory issues, rather or not, they have autism.
I am so happy that I came across this video. I possibly have autism, and I think a sensory room might be a good idea for me. I just have to find a way to make one in my apartment.
Fantastic thank you for sharing, I work with young people in a Special School in Kent England. We have a sensory room up and running but watching you video I know we could add more elements for the students.
As a teacher (with ADHD) this is why it is so important to know the needs of all students. ASDs and ADHDs often need very different supports and we can trigger negative behavior in each other. Having that understanding when both disorders are in one room along with neurotypicals is crucial and frankly, we don't dedicate enough time to teaching our future general teachers how to work effectively in that space. Most learn as they go.
My son may have autism. Still waiting for assessment. He cant speak. Doesnt understand things, can only eat chocolate, biscuit and chips by himself, struggles with toilet, and doesnt sit. Really worried about him going to preschool. 😢. Hoping they can help, trying our best at home. Wish us and him luck.
Do rooms like this over stimulate children? I have children in my care who thrive on quiet and calm and once energised have trouble winding back down. I also have children who don’t want to be touched when using weighted therapy how do these rooms cater for them?
My students need varying input at the same time. I find having a calming space and a separate active sensory stimulation room work better. In fact, an outdoor sensory playground can be very appropriate.
What a wonderful blessing to be able to offer such a cool room that stimulates learning as well as knowing how to read. They get all the juggles out and opens that space in their heads and bodies so that learning can take place ! Bravo !!!!
im planning on majoring in special education and im hoping this is what i could make the classroom look like, or at least a good portion of it. this looks so beautiful and id love to offer something like this for kids to be able to express themselves
This is wonderful and wish there were one in every school. I go to preschools where children I sitting for 1.5-2 hours without movement break going from one sitting activity to another which is completely inappropriate.
I'm proud to be a teacher in CT. These rooms are in many of our schools and really do work. Some of these sensory motivators can be found in mainstream classrooms. Works for many different types of students.
Hanover Elementary School is in the U.S. You can read more about their sensory room here: www.edutopia.org/article/sensory-room-101-betty-ray. This school not far from Sydney, Australia has a sensory room: fisherrd-s.schools.nsw.gov.au/programs/sensory-snoezelen.html.
This is Genius! I love this. I have a daughter who has autism and she would benefit from a room like this. I have another daughter who doesn't have autism but does have sensory processing disorder and she would benefit from this also. I hope that some day I can make a room like this in my house. It's so amazing.
I wish I had this... I have a bit of sensory where I don’t like strange textures or physical contact. I also can’t sit still, I have to read upside down on the couch, this would have been super helpful when I was in elementary.
This is all excellent and I especially like the crash pads for kids who are used to crashing into walls and banging their heads. It's a safe alternative!
Such great ideas- and what an amazing space! The one at my child's school was always getting funding but somehow they didn't have money for a proper door...? :/ Also they were an autism-only class but didn't consistently utilize the room at all ("at least a few times/week")!! I LOVE that this sensory room is used daily, and seems to go along with the importance of having a regular schedule. Understanding these children are human beings too with feelings and ::special needs:: not robots!
Since we know what's effective, why aren't these rooms placed EVERYWHERE? It'll never cease to amaze me how backwards as a country we are, yet so advanced.
I'm 24 and AuDHD (autism and ADHD). I thought, "I wanna be squished!!" Also I think it's so cute that you actually call it that. Seeing this made me have an internal monologue of me having a little tantrum because I want this sensory room!
