A bill that provides for the creation of “quiet rooms” for autistic and neuroatypical students in basic education was approved by a committee of the Chamber of Deputies this Thursday (28).
The text of the project still needs to be discussed in three other committees (Education; Finance; and Constitution, Justice and Citizenship) before going to the Federal Senate.
The proposal is being processed conclusively, that is, if it is approved by the other committees, it will not need to go through the Chamber plenary and will go directly to the Senate.
“Quiet rooms” are also known as decompression or de-escalation rooms, in which autistic and neuroatypical students can relieve sensory overload, avoiding emotional crises and aggressive behavior.
According to the proposal of deputies Jadyel Alencar (PV-PI) and Clodoaldo Magalhães (PV-PE), the rooms should:
- be reserved;
- provide noise-reducing headphones and regulating objects, such as sunglasses;
- have low visual and sound stimulation;
- be located in easily accessible locations; It is
- be signposted clearly and visibly, preferably at the entrance to the school.
Students with Asperger syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, among others, are considered neuroatypical.
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Source: CNN Brasil
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