MEXICO – Bright lights, smooth textures and serene scenes are a few of the highlights in the new Sensory Rooms for students with autism or autistic tendencies at the Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation.
Shannon Babbie, CiTi coordinator of student programs, said the rooms are designed to help provide a focus or calming environment to that specific population of students.
They also help develop and stimulate senses in a safe space, which promotes self-care and aides in de-escalation of behaviors.
Identified students have 15 minutes of Sensory Room time built into their day, but they are not required to utilize that.
Students may visit the room with supervision throughout the school day.
Rooms are located on CiTi’s main campus in Mexico, at Fairley Elementary in Hannibal, APW Elementary in Parish and Central Square Middle School in Central Square.
Popular features, Babbie said, are the water components because they recognize calming mediums with different flow patterns and changing light colors.
Projectors showcase slow-motion nature scenes, while alternative seating choices provide pressure sensation and soft touch.
Tactile stations, such as small and smooth LED lighted ropes will also be added.
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