Sensory Blog

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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An occupational therapy sensory room will provide a host of benefits for individuals with sensory processing disorder (SPD). Participating in sensory processing activities during occupational therapy sessions helps to aid development and improve well-being for those with SPD. Our brains are designed to process a variety of senses every day...

If you know or care for someone with autism, you’ll understand how difficult it can sometimes be to communicate with them. Autism presents itself across a spectrum of severity and so communication skills differ between individuals. There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to successful communication with an autistic...

Engaging in sensory activities for kids with cerebral palsy is incredibly beneficial and important for their development. Children with cerebral palsy struggle with movement, coordination, and sensory processing, which can set them back in their development. That’s why dedicating time to sensory activities for cerebral palsy is so crucial. In...