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A Relaxation Station in Every Location
Maich, Kimberly; Davies, Adam W. J.; van Rhijn, Tricia
Intervention in School and Clinic, v54 n3 p160-165 Jan 2019
Inclusive classrooms with complex, diverse students have many challenges, including that of effective physical design. One included element that should be considered is a relaxation station, designed to teach and promote everyday self-regulation skills within a calmer and more private space. A relaxation station is an essential component in every classroom to support sensory needs, self-regulation, and so on, in an everyday and easily accessible manner appropriate for students with disabilities and their typical peers. This article presents a rationale as well as practical guidelines on how to develop such a space effectively, including recommendations for its design (e.g., boundaries), procedures (e.g., entry/exit), and elements (e.g., items, tools, and visuals).
Descriptors: Inclusion, Disabilities, Access to Education, Physical Environment, Metacognition, Sensory Aids, Guidelines, Special Needs Students, Space Utilization, Classroom Design, Relaxation Training
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