Reducing Effects of Sensory Disorders With Innovative Technologies

ECU Author/Contributor (non-ECU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)

Fabiola Cristina Cabanas (Creator)

Institution

East Carolina University (ECU )

Web Site: http://www.ecu.edu/lib/

Abstract: Sensory Processing Disorders affect 5-16% of school aged children. In addition, 40% of\nchildren with ADHD also share the Sensory Processing Disorder. Furthermore, sensory deficits\nare prominent in the learning environment and hinders many students from reaching their full\npotential.\nSENSE-ational began as an Honors 2000 team at East Carolina University with the goal\nof helping reduce distractions in the classroom for students with sensory processing issues. Our\noriginal idea was to design, create, and manufacture kits that were to be distributed into those\nvery classrooms. Due to COVID-19, and the lack of children in the classroom, we were unable to\nimplement these kits. We needed to pivot in our attempt to help children who were struggling\nwith online learning. We produced “DIY” YouTube videos of how to make sensory items. We\nnow have a handful of quality, engaging, and useful videos on our YouTube channel, as well as\nour very own logo and a plan to move forward with our brand. We are utilizing the 3D printers in\nthe Innovation and Design Lab at ECU to create and test our prototypes. In the future, we plan to\ndonate all of our new designs to community schools here in Pitt County, so that our work\nthroughout this project can have an impact on the children of Greenville, North Carolina. This\nwill hopefully improve access to sensory items, and increase focus and learning for the kids of\nthis community. In addition, we hope it will serve as a way for teachers and parents to view the\nbenefits of sensory items in everyday school environments.

Additional Information

Publication

Honors Project

Language: English

Date: 2023

Subjects

Sensory, education, fidgets

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