Enhancing adaptation and learning in educational environments (SENSE project): a case series study (opens in new tab)

BackgroundAutistic students face increased risk of school exclusion, often linked to insufficient accommodation for sensory and social challenges. The absence of structured sensory breaks contributes to stress, behavioral escalation, and removal from the classroom. Recent studies recommend dedicated spaces to support sensory regulation.AimsThis community-based case series examines the use of a multisensory room (MSE) in a public school as a structured mid-morning break to reduce sensory overl...