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2 Reducing Anxiety in Students with Special Needs DR. JANET FIKE, SUPERINTENDENT DENISE SMALLACOMB, ASST. SUPERINTENDENT MORRIS-UNION JOINTURE COMMISSION

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22 NAMES: SENSORY ROOM MULTI SENSORY ENVIRONMENT SNOEZELAN SENSORY MODULATION ROOM CHILLVILLE ZEN ROOM COMFORT ROOM SERENITY ROOM SENSORY GARDEN

23 STUDENT COMMENTS: I LIKE THE BEANBAG BECAUSE IT IS SOFT. I LIKE THE TUNNEL BECAUSE IT IS DARK. I LIKE TO FEEL CALM.

24 SENSES: VISION (VISUAL) TOUCH (TACTILE) SMELL (OLFACTORY) HEARING (AUDITORY) TASTE (GUSTATORY) VESTIBULAR PROPRIOCEPTION

25 RELAXATION: YOGA MINDFULNESS BREATHING VISUALIZATION MASSAGE LAVENDAR EXERCISE

26 INDIVIDUALS WHO BENEFIT: AUTISM ADHD/ADD ANXIETY ALZHEIMER S AND DEMENTIA SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDERS COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT ALL AGES AND ABILITY LEVELS

27 A SOOTHING/ STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT MAY: INCREASE CONCENTRATION INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHOICE/SELF DETERMINATION IMPROVE COMMUNICATION AND SHARING IMPROVE COORDINATION AND MOTOR DEVELOPMENT DEVELOP CAUSE AND EFFECT

28 A SOOTHING/ STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT MAY: PROMOTE PHYSICAL RELAXATION DROP IN STRESS LEVELS LOWER AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR PROVIDE SECURITY REDUCE TENSION

29 A SOOTHING/ STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT MAY: REDUCE AGITATION REDUCE ANXIETY

30 WHAT TO INCLUDE: BUBBLE TUBES INTERACTIVE WALL PANELS BALANCING ITEMS COLORED LIGHTING SEATING FIBER OPTICS MUSIC PROJECTION AROMA WEIGHTED ITEMS TUNNEL MIRROR

31 GOALS: COLOR ID EYE/HAND COORDINATION ONE STEP AND MULTI STEP DIRECTIONS SELF MONITORING LETTER/NUMBER ID CAUSE AND EFFECT BALANCING TAKING TURNS REDUCTION IN CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS

32 CONSIDERATIONS: AGE OF STUDENTS COLOR OF ROOM CLEANING OF ROOM MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT DISABILITY (EPILEPSY) DURATION GROUP VS INDIVIDUAL PLAY VS THERAPY VS INSTRUCTIONAL

33 CONSIDERATIONS: ELECTRICAL LOCATION LIGHTING SUPERVISION DOCUMENTATION UPKEEP/CLEANING FLOORING

34 MARTIAL ARTS A well-rounded approach to learning new coping mechanisms Helps students develop respect, confidence, team work, and self-discipline Better balance and coordination; eye contact improved; and increased plays skills (University of Wisconsin, 2010)

35 MARTIAL ARTS Increased focus, concentration, tone, awareness, self-regulation, core strength, reduced anxiety, and spatial awareness Paul Del Sordohttps://

36 MINDFULNESS Being present and aware from a neutral base not being judgmental, not putting yourself down Strategy for controlling emotions- How to stay focused and stay calm.

37 GRATITUDE JOURNALS Forcing ourselves to pay attention to the good things in life we d otherwise take for granted Translating thoughts into concrete language whether oral or written has advantages over just thinking the thoughts

38 GRATITUDE JOURNALS Better Health Greater Happiness More positive thoughts Better Sleep

39 GRATITUDE JOURNALS What time of day? How often? How long? How often to report out? Helps to build a positive culture in the classroom

40 GRATITUDE JOURNALS Post-It Notes Pictures Fill in Sentences Technology

41 Comfort Dog Visitations Creature Comfort Pet Therapy Provides comfort and companionship

42 Comfort Dog Visitations Location Cost Allergies Length of visit

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47 THANK YOU! Dr. Janet Fike Denise Smallacomb MORRIS-UNION JOINTURE COMMISSION 340 CENTRAL AVE, NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ WWW/MUJC.ORG

48 SCHOOL SPECIALITY Bubble Tube $4, Led Fiber Optic Wall Carpet $3, Living Scenery Projector $3, Soft Led Fiber Optic Tunnel $4, Jellyfish Fiber Optic $1,269.35

49 YOGIBO MINI INNER FULL BEAN BAG CHAIR WITH COVER $ YOGIBO POD INNER FULL BEAN BAG $ MAX INNER FULL BEAN BAG $249.00

50 TFH (USA) Limited Musical Squares $ APPROXIMATE TOTAL= $20,000