Sensory Blog

In light of the new year, January is a great time to set out aspirations and goals for people with disabilities for the year ahead. Goals are a great source of motivation for disabled people, no matter how big or small they may be. Let's delve into how you can...

At the heart of every sensory room are calming sensory lights. Sensory lights provide stunning effects and help to create stimulating environments for all needs. For autistic users, autism-friendly lighting in a sensory room can improve a child's focus and attention to detail while in a fun, relaxing and safe space...

The benefits of indoor play for children's development are endless! Sensory soft play is very popular with children of all ages and needs as soft play provides a safe and fun environment for them to explore and hone their skills. This guide explores what sensory soft play is, the many...

There are many multi-sensory room benefits and creating a multi-sensory room is a fantastic way to provide a safe and interactive environment for users to explore their senses and improve the way they process new information. But what exactly is a multi-sensory room and what are the benefits? In this...

Sensory overload can be difficult for anyone to deal with, which is why it's important to look out for the key signs of sensory overload and know how to manage sensory overload. Here we explore some key topics around sensory overload, including: What is sensory overload? Signs of sensory overload...

Though difficulty with sensory integration can be a developmental hurdle for those with ASD, a sensory room for an autistic child can help them facilitate communication, engage with sensory skills, and develop motor skills, among many other benefits. For children with autism, living with sensory integration difficulties can affect how experiences and...

As a hidden disability, dyslexia symptoms can often be hard to recognize, especially the signs of dyslexia in toddlers and early signs of dyslexia in children. Dyslexia impacts an individual's ability to read, write, concentrate, memorize, and impact their development of speech, spelling, and numeracy skills. It's important as parents, caregivers...

In this article, we'll explain what dyslexia is, we'll reveal our top 3 dyslexia learning tools and we will provide you with some excellent tips for helping dyslexic students succeed. According to The Society for Neuroscience, headquartered in Washington DC, an astonishing 5 to 15 percent of Americans have dyslexia, making...

With the school year coming to an end, investing in sensory equipment for schools is an excellent way to make learning facilities more inclusive for years to come and put leftover budget dollars to good use.

A sensory school environment is a must for kids nowadays, especially for those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sensory challenges. They provide a safe space for children to develop cognitively, emotionally, and socially.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1 in 54 children have been identified with ASD in the United States. So, you can imagine that there’s a significant number of sensory seekers in the classroom who need the very best support.

In this article, we’ll explain what multisensory solutions are, why it’s so important that schools invest in them, and we’ll also reveal our top 5 sensory solutions for schools.

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