Only Connect: Inside a School for Autistic Children

Stress Reliever
Older students like Christopher Bizarri, shown here squeezing a rubber ball while he reads, are encouraged to use discrete sensory objects to support their regulation and allow them to attend, think, and participate for longer periods of time. Simply allowing students to use these tools, such as hand fidgets, can make a big difference in their ability to succeed in a school environment.

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