Sensory Smart Classrooms: The Essential Guide to Supporting Students with Sensory Differences

Sensory Smart Classrooms: The Essential Guide to Supporting Students with Sensory Differences
By Michael P. Soria

What if a student's "behavior" is actually their nervous system asking for help?

In this groundbreaking guide, special education expert Michael P. Soria brings over 35 years of experience to help educators reimagine classroom behavior through the lens of sensory regulation. Classrooms weren't built with sensory-sensitive students in mind-but they can be redesigned to include them.

In Sensory Smart Classrooms, you'll learn:

• How the eight sensory systems influence student behavior and learning
• Ways to create sensory-safe classrooms where all students feel seen, safe, and supported
• Practical strategies to build trust and collaboration between school and home
• Simple tools and mindset shifts that help educators reduce dysregulation and increase engagement

Whether you're a general education teacher, special education professional, administrator, or support staff, this book equips you to confidently support students with sensory differences-and create a classroom where every child can thriv