I am an autistic student and I find myself struggling in common areas as they can be loud, crowded and quite overstimulating. I have been looking for a sensory room or quiet room to allow me to decompress in a safe environment. The pods in the library whilst quiet are not very private if one wishes to stim.

My idea is to create a sensory room on campus, a safe space for neurodiverse students to relax, decompress and rebalance themselves. I am a aware that this is not a small project and that if it were to happen it might not be during my time at GCU nevertheless I believe this idea is worth considering for future students.

Obviously, a sensory room would not be exclusively for neurodivergent students, they have been shown to reduce anxiety and stress. However, having one may benefit them more than neurotypical students.