Storeyland
"Storeyland," at Nashville Community Grade School, was developed in memory of Traci Storey and her dedication to her profession. The Sensory Room is available to any child with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorders, learning disabilities, and more. It provides a calming environment to facilitate learning. The creation of Storeyland was a joint effort from Washington County Hospital, Nashville School District and countless family and friends.
Currently, there are approximately 7-8 professionals that use the room with students. There are no specific qualifications for the children. Anyone who has Autism, ADD/ADHD, speech or language delays or disorders, Sensory Processing disorders, or other types of special needs can benefit from the room. Therapists from Washington County Hospital, as well as therapists at Nashville Grade School use the room.
The benefits of Storeyland include increased verbal and nonverbal communication of patients and students on the Autism Spectrum, as well as those with other communication disorders. Since all children's needs are different, this room provides a variety of items and therapeutic materials to supplement learning and development.
The number of children receiving an Autism diagnosis has continued to increase for the past two decades. Storeyland provides the resources needed to assist in the hours of therapy and treatment for children to be successful.
