Cubbie fits into the regular school day
For those students with autism or diagnosed sensory needs, schools use their Cubbies in one of two ways.
Firstly it is for structured and timetabled interventions.
Secondly, some students who recognise their early signs of sensory overload use a card system to indicate to the teacher they are visiting the Cubbie.
In both circumstances, the objective is to prevent a full-blown episode. The benefits of this are numerous.
There is little disruption to the rest of the class and the teaching staff
The students' time out of the classroom is minimised
The students' attention in the classroom is maximised, so they are not just included but participating
Parents report that siblings also come home less stressed and happier
