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Research & Evidence

Supporting evidence for SEL Academy's frameworks, built on neuroscience research in self-regulation, interoception, and practical classroom interventions

Evidence-Based Framework

The Prism Effect Framework (ROYGBIV & DOES-C) is built on a clear body of research about self-regulation, body awareness (interoception), and practical classroom interventions

This section summarizes the evidence in accessible language for school and youth-serving leaders, educators, therapists, and parents. Our frameworks translate cutting-edge neuroscience into practical, everyday strategies that work in real classrooms and therapeutic settings.

Research Foundation

Self-Regulation

Skills are foundational for learning and can be taught through daily routines

Body Awareness

Interoception and body trust are central to how students experience and manage stress

School Programs

Interoception-based programs in schools are feasible and improve emotion regulation

The Prism Effect Framework

The Prism Effect Framework is designed to put this evidence into practice in a way that is light on paperwork and heavy on usefulness. It gives staff and students a shared color language, short check-ins, and practical strategies that can be integrated into existing structures—morning meetings, advisory, small groups, and counseling—while using simple outcome measures to track changes in self-regulation, behavior incidents, and lost learning time.

In short, Prism is not a departure from the research; it is a straightforward, values-aligned way to make that research work for real classrooms and youth programs.

Key Research References

Primary sources supporting the Prism Effect Framework

Savina, E. (2021)

Self-regulation in preschool and early elementary classrooms: Why it is important and how to address it through evidence-based interventions. Early Childhood Education Journal. SpringerLink.

Schmitt, L., & Schoen, S. (2022)

Interoception: A multi-sensory foundation of participation in daily life. Frontiers in Neuroscience.

Jones, C., et al. (2020)

Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness for Youth (MAIA-Y). PubMed.

Brown, T. A., et al. (2021)

Body mistrust bridges interoceptive awareness and eating disorder symptoms. PMC & Mount Sinai Scholars.

Mahler, K., et al. (2022)

School-based implementation of the Interoception Curriculum with autistic children. PubMed & Research Experts.