Make-A-Wish Northeast New York wish kid Noella dashed into her new bedroom especially designed for her, made her way to the corner and silently took it all in.

And there was a lot for the 8-year-old to take in.

First, there is the special lighting, overhead and hanging in strands and even in a water tank, designed to create a calming effect. And over there was a ball pit, just in front of the hanging swing.

To her left: An ornate bed, with its mattress low to the ground. Noella, who in addition to battling an autoimmune disorder also lives with autism, likes to sleep on the floor. Beyond the bed is a chalk board taking up a full wall. Next to that is an interactive touch screen attached to wi-fi, where Noella can either stream her favorite shows, create art with a stylus or — via a split screen — do both.

“This is a calming room,” wish dad Justin said. “These are things, typically, autistic children like.”

Noella pondered her room, then slid herself into the ball pit, which also captured the attention of her 5-year-old sister, Bria. Noella proceeded to take her time with each and every facet of her wish.

Noella is primarily non-verbal, but grew excited the more she explored her new room. (The room originally belonged to her older sister, Lilian, who gave it up for a smaller bedroom.) Finally, she let out an excited “Oh, man” – much to the delight of her family.

“For Noella, this will be a place for therapy and a place for fun,” wish mom Deidra said. “With her having autism, she has a tough time out in the world, and this will be her safe space.”

Joleen Bruyette and Bonnie DiGirolamo served as the wish granters for Noella’s wish, which was sponsored by Price Chopper/Market 32 employees.

The chapter would also like to thank Nancy Narcavage, Dorwin Dawson Associates, Bellevue Builders, Curtis Lumber and Town Decorators for their support.