Sensory Blog
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Using Sensory Solutions to Help with the Management of Cerebral Palsy
The term Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a term used to describe a range of neurological conditions that affect muscle control and movement, and often include cognitive and sensory impairments too. This condition surfaces following damage to the brain either before or after birth. This damage can be due to an...
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How to Develop Emotional Intelligence with Sensory Equipment
People who have a cognitive delay, neurological challenges or other sensory processing disorders can display signs of delayed or under-developed emotional intelligence and understanding. However, the use of sensory equipment offers a sensory solution for improving and developing emotional intelligence in a person who may have any one of these...
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The Most Effective Sensory Strategies To Help Those With ADHD
The signs of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) include hyperactivity, lack of focus and impulsiveness. These symptoms are normally highlighted as a response to change, like starting a new school, and they usually become apparent at a younger age. Sensory strategies are used to effectively assist with self-regulation for specific...
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What You Need to Consider When Planning a Multisensory Room
When entering a multisensory environment for the first time, you may initially be astonished by the aesthetics of the room. However, if you look closer at the individual utilizing the room, you will clearly see the benefits a multisensory room provides. These benefits can include; calming, organizing, soothing, focusing and many more...
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What is a Bubble Wall?
If you haven’t seen one before, you may be thinking what is a bubble wall? Bubble walls are fully immersive and engaging walls cascading with water and changing colors. They are the latest and greatest offering of visual delight that can be implemented in a variety of multisensory environments, helping...
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Using Sensory Room Lights to Light Up Your Multisensory Room
There is something about light. Perhaps it's the clarity, meaning, and joy we feel when we're surrounded by light. It may be a dark time of year, but in a multisensory room, you can witness a tantalizing light show with just one or two great tools. There are many options for interactive sensory room lights that encourage calm, focus, attention, eye-tracking, and environmental control. For clients with autism, ADHD, Alzheimer’s, dementia, and sensory processing disorder (SPD), this can be a world unto itself where lack of control is replaced with environmental control and awareness. Indeed, calming sensory lights are one of the most effective products for this special population. So, without further ado, let's take a look at five ways to light up your multisensory room!
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6 Key Pieces of Portable Sensory Equipment
Bigger is better, right? Well, not always. Looking for lightweight or mobile sensory equipment or sensory tools? Aromatherapy, bubble tubes, vibrating cushions, and other sensory items can be used for smaller areas, when moving from client to client, or when travelling with a child who has specific sensory needs. They're also perfect for setting up a small office sensory corner. -
8 Winter Sensory Diet Must-Dos!
Too cold to go outside? While that depends on where you live (lucky you if not!), weather conditions that are too cold, too hot, or too rainy can keep most of us indoors, which can be bad news for our sensory diets. However, worry not, for we at Experia USA have 8 winter sensory diet must-dos that will keep everyone in tip-top sensory shape this winter. You won't need a lot of space, just some motivation and perhaps a bit of planning! These tips are ideal for those with sensory processing disorder, Alzheimer’s, dementia, autism, or ADHD, but can be enjoyed by all.
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What are the Sensory Benefits of Bubble Tubes
What is a Bubble Tube?Bubble tubes are a key piece of sensory equipment that play a vital role in sensory development and feature in a wide number of sensory rooms or environments. Bubble tubes create constantly moving color-changing bubbles which can both sooth and catch the eye. We have a range of controllers – these are our IRiS Talkers that are compatible with all of our IRiS Listener equipment.
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Tips on Setting Up a Sensory Bedroom
While several types of sensory room exist, each with their own unique uses, the sensory bedroom is certainly one of the most popular, and can be used to aid a range of disorders, from dementia to ADHD.
Sensory bedrooms enable those whose conditions may otherwise prevent them from doing so to relax. These are individuals that may experience heightened emotions or feelings of overwhelm, preventing them from getting a good night’s rest.
