{"id":1186,"date":"2015-10-30T09:20:04","date_gmt":"2015-10-30T14:20:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp.lps.org\/pbis\/?page_id=1186"},"modified":"2019-03-12T13:12:18","modified_gmt":"2019-03-12T18:12:18","slug":"sensory-spaces","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/home.lps.org\/mtssb\/autism-best-practices\/sensory-spaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensory Spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1186\" class=\"elementor elementor-1186 elementor-bc-flex-widget\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0081421 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0081421\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-66933a84\" data-id=\"66933a84\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba5e12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ba5e12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"http:\/\/home.lps.org\/pbis\/files\/2016\/08\/SensorySpaces.pdf\">Sensory Spaces Protocol<\/a><\/p><h3>What and Why:<\/h3><p>Sensory spaces\/rooms are locations within a school building that are utilized to help students\u00a0attain a calm and attentive state of learning. \u00a0They may be a specified room or even a space\u00a0within an existing room such as a resource room. \u00a0These spaces may not be located in every\u00a0building, however, sensory needs can still be met by utilizing sensory breaks and sensory\u00a0strategies (see handout).<\/p><ul><li class=\"p1\">These spaces may be used for students that need a break from the sensory stimulation\u00a0found in the classroom.<\/li><li class=\"p1\">These spaces may be used for students that need additional opportunities to move and\u00a0seek out sensory input to attain a calm state for learning.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\"><strong>An ALE should <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">NOT<\/span> double as a Sensory Space\u00a0as directed by our district policy!<\/strong><\/p><h3>Materials:<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">Sensory spaces can include a variety of items that allow for movement and deep-pressure\u00a0input.<\/p><ul><li class=\"p1\">Mini-trampolines,\u00a0ball pits or tunnels, overstuffed\u00a0pillows\/crash mats, large exercise\u00a0balls, swings, gliders, tactile\/fidget items are all good options for a sensory space.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\">Sensory spaces should also provide a decrease in noise and visual stimulation as compared to\u00a0the classroom setting.<\/p><ul><li class=\"p1\">Minimal fluorescent lighting (use natural light from the window or remove some of the\u00a0light bulbs)<\/li><li class=\"p1\">Minimal noise<\/li><\/ul><h3>How and When to Implement:<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">Sensory spaces are set up to be utilized by students at any time during the day, even prior to\u00a0school if the student gathering space is one with an abundant amount of stimulation and\u00a0commotion.<\/p><ul><li class=\"p1\">Consultation with building occupational therapist is needed for students identified\u00a0with sensory processing dysfunction to determine a student\u2019s sensory needs. \u00a0However, this space is supervised by the building teachers and administration so it may be\u00a0used with other students as deemed appropriate by the school.<\/li><li class=\"p1\">Time spent in the sensory room is child dependent, but a sensory break lasting 5-10\u00a0minutes approximately every 2 hours is a standard recommendation. \u00a0Not all of these\u00a0breaks would be in a sensory space.<\/li><li class=\"p1\">It is also important to consider the child\u2019s schedule, as some portions of the day (such\u00a0as PE class or recess) could be naturally occurring sensory breaks so an additional\u00a0break near that time may not be needed.<\/li><li class=\"p1\">Documentation of time spent in a sensory space, the activities the student chooses, and\u00a0the behavior exhibited when the student returns to class is critical in determining the\u00a0effectiveness.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Useful Resources to Learn More:<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">Ideas for items for sensory spaces can be found in the below links. \u00a0It is HIGHLY\u00a0RECOMMENDED that you consult with the building occupational therapist for\u00a0suggestions prior to ordering. \u00a0Sensory items are often purchased with building funds\u00a0(special education or PTO), fund-a-need\u00a0requests, or grants.<\/p><p class=\"p2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.abilitations.com\">www.abilitations.com<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.therapyshoppe.com\">www.therapyshoppe.com<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.southpaw.com\">www.southpaw.com<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sensacalm.com\">www.sensacalm.com<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p1\">local stores such as Walmart or Target<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/wp.lps.org\/pbis\/autism-best-practices\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1174\" src=\"http:\/\/home.lps.org\/pbis\/files\/2015\/10\/Autism-300x90.jpeg\" alt=\"Autism\" width=\"300\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/home.lps.org\/mtssb\/files\/2015\/10\/Autism-300x90.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/home.lps.org\/mtssb\/files\/2015\/10\/Autism.jpeg 410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>Click to return to Best Practices for Supporting Students with Autism<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Information compiled by Lincoln Public Schools Autism Team (September 2015)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sensory Spaces Sensory Spaces Protocol What and Why: Sensory spaces\/rooms are locations within a school building that are utilized to help students\u00a0attain a calm and attentive state of learning. \u00a0They may be a specified room or even a space\u00a0within an existing room such as a resource room. \u00a0These spaces may not be located in every\u00a0building, 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