Taking Time in the Target Zone

Just after returning from Pesach break, On Target Pediatric Therapy debuted the Target Zone, a brand new sensory room at TDSA open to all students. Complete with muted lighting, a sensory tent, giant bean-bags and more, the Target Zone is a place where any student can go for a few minutes to decompress and self-regulate. The Target Zone was designed with input from the expert occupational therapists at On Target Pediatric Therapy and TDSA's teachers and support staff. One fourth grade enrichment group even got in on the act, providing a calming puzzle, weighted blanket, and sensory bottles they made themselves. They're still working on improving the space with posters about calming and self-regulating techniques ready to go up soon. We hope that the Target Zone will be useful in helping students manage their stress, regulate and see greater success in their studies throughout the day.