Why Do Autistic Kids Need Sensory Rooms?
Sensory rooms are essential for children with autism as they provide a safe and calming space to manage sensory overload. Many
children with autism experience heightened sensitivities to sensory stimuli like bright lights, loud noises, and strong smells. A sensory room offers a controlled environment where they can self-regulate, reduce anxiety, and refocus.
These rooms are equipped with tools like soft lighting, calming sounds, tactile toys, and weighted blankets that cater to the child's individual sensory needs. By allowing kids to control their sensory experiences, sensory rooms support emotional regulation, decrease meltdowns, and promote a sense of security.
Incorporating sensory rooms into therapy helps children with autism thrive in both home and school settings. They can return to learning with a more focused mind, improving overall social and communication skills.
Blue Jay ABA can help you create an environment that supports your child's sensory needs for your child’s ABA therapy in North Carolina.
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SOURCE:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sensory_room
https://ncse.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Sensory-Spaces-in-Schools.pdf
https://nwcommons.nwciowa.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1431&context=education_masters
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/sensory-rooms/guidance/definition-sensory-room
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9340127/
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