I need a rest

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We have some students on our caseload who sometimes get "dysregulated". They may be loud, or have stress related behaviors and need to get away. The room we have from last year has been converted to be such a space. There is room for the physical therapist to work one day a week and at least three dedicated spaces for our kids. My student is one of those that can literally fall apart. He cannot tell us what is wrong. Physically we have him work much harder than he does at home. At least twice a day he goes to his special corner to rest. He loves to get up in the rocking chair by himself. It is quite a feat. There is also a big bean bag chair. The room can have the lights dimmed. There is a small projector that casts colored patterns on the walls or ceiling and plays "nature sounds" No napping, just physical and mental rest. I find that this morning I need a rest. I am at home and I am going back to bed for now. See you later.