Benefits of using Sensory Equipment

Our sensory room is crafted to promote both education and enjoyment. It motivates individuals to develop their senses and problem-solving skills, activating various brain regions. This type of play is crucial to help people of all ages with special needs and develops their social and emotional skills, as well as their physical and cognitive abilities.

There are some brilliant benefits to creating a sensory room. These advantages include:

Enhancing learning through play – our sensory room is designed with both learning and fun in mind. The room encourages the development of senses and problem solve which engages different parts of the brain
Sensory stimulation – our sensory room can help someone explore the environment around them which positively effects the ability to react, understand and interact with everyday life
De-stress – our room aims to provide comfort for vulnerable children and young people and adults. The room is a safe space which can be used to develop individuals in an authentic and meaningful way
Developing communication skills – for sensory den users, especially those with Autism or on the spectrum, communication in verbal and non-verbal forms can be difficult. The sensory room can help focus the brain and allow withdrawn individuals to become engaged
Improvement of movement, balance and spatial orientation – sensory rooms can develop visual processing abilities

Hayley at Chilled Banana is a huge advocate of the benefits of mindfulness and relaxation in children. Check out her work on social media (@chilledbanana). We use her meditation scripts in many of our sessions.

Who is it for?

Anyone! But particularly someone who will benefit from a calm and peaceful environment. For example:

People experiencing mental ill-health.
People who experience anxiety, stress, discomfort, and pain.
People with a range of learning disabilities.
People with autism or ADHD.
People with a range of physical disabilities and/or long-term health conditions.

People living with dementia and memory loss.

Young people who need 1-to-1 time to support them in engaging with others and the world around them.

Anyone looking for a creative, interactive, or therapeutic activity that improves wellbeing.

What are the benefits?

To calm and focus the mind
To help agitated and anxious become relaxed and calm.
Reduces feelings of stress and anxiety,
To help control and improve mood
Improves fine motor skills
Sensory integration and improve sensory processing
Helping you focus, making it easier to concentrate on activities and the environment around you
It can help you prepare for talking therapies by improving control of your anxiety levels and thoughts so you’re in a better frame of mind
Building confidence, resilience, and independence to help you connect or reconnect with others

Improving symptoms of fatigue, and improving sleep

Where can I find you?

We are currently running sessions at the following venues:

Private individual sessions for all ages: The Galtres Centre, Easingwold and Haxby Costa Coffee. Book here.

Group sessions for preschool children: Sheriff Hutton Village Hall and Hurst Hall, Strensall. Book here.