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Our Sensory Room and Support

Our sensory room is a specially designed space that provides a calming and therapeutic environment for our young people with sensory processing needs. Equipped with soft lighting, soothing sounds, tactile objects, and interactive elements, the room is tailored to promote relaxation, focus, and emotional regulation. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful retreat from overstimulation or a stimulating experience to engage the senses, our sensory room is a versatile space that supports personal well-being and sensory exploration in a safe, welcoming environment. Ideal for individuals with autism, ADHD, anxiety, or other sensory-related conditions, it offers a space to unwind, de-stress, and recharge. 

We use sensory profiling to understand each young person’s unique sensory preferences and sensitivities. Each person processes sensory information differently, and sensory profiling helps identify how they respond to various stimuli, such as sound, light, touch, taste, and movement. The goal is to recognise patterns of sensory preferences, including: 

  1. Sensory Seeking: Individuals actively seek out sensory experiences to stay engaged. They may enjoy bright lights, strong textures, or high-energy environments. 
  2. Sensory Avoiding: People in this category may be overly sensitive to stimuli and prefer to avoid certain sensations, like loud noises or rough textures, as they can be overwhelming. 
  3. Sensory Sensitivity: These individuals can easily notice subtle sensory stimuli that others might overlook, and they may become quickly overwhelmed in environments with lots of sensory input. 

We then use this information to compose an individual sensory diet and/or sensory circuit. 

Sensory Diet
A sensory diet is a personalised plan of activities that help young people stay calm, focused, and emotionally balanced throughout the day. Just like food nourishes the body, sensory activities “feed” the nervous system. These activities—such as swinging, fidgeting, or quiet time—are chosen based on a young person’s sensory needs. Sensory diets are often used for those with sensory processing challenges, like ASD or ADHD, to help them better manage their daily lives. 

Sensory Circuit
A sensory circuit is a quick set of physical activities that help regulate sensory input. It is usually done in the morning or before challenging tasks to prepare the body and brain for learning or focus. A typical circuit includes three phases: 

  • Alerting: Activities like jumping or running to “wake up” the body. 
  • Organising: Movements such as balancing or stretching to improve coordination. 
  • Calming: Slow activities like rocking or deep pressure to relax the body. 

Together, a sensory diet and circuit help manage sensory needs, promoting focus, emotional balance, and overall well-being.