Sensory Room

With the school year coming to an end, investing in sensory equipment for schools is an excellent way to make learning facilities more inclusive for years to come and put leftover budget dollars to good use.

A sensory school environment is a must for kids nowadays, especially for those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sensory challenges. They provide a safe space for children to develop cognitively, emotionally, and socially.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1 in 54 children have been identified with ASD in the United States. So, you can imagine that there’s a significant number of sensory seekers in the classroom who need the very best support.

In this article, we’ll explain what multisensory solutions are, why it’s so important that schools invest in them, and we’ll also reveal our top 5 sensory solutions for schools.

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