Off Topic - Multisensory Rooms
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Hi Ladies -
I have a gig as a blogger at a company that makes clothing and other therapeutic accouterments for kids with special needs. I'm currently writing an article on the effects of multisensory rooms. So! I'm looking for anyone who's used or created multisensory rooms, and what the effects (beneficial or not) on your child. If you have written a post, send me the link so I can quote you. If you just want to comment here, I'll quote you just using your name/handle. Pictures of the rooms (if you have one in your home) would be very much appreciated. And of course, when the article is published, I'll let you know, and will attribute any quotes, blog posts, links, and photos to their proper source.
Basically, I'm trying to get "real world" anecdotes amid the plethora of therapeutic "it's good for your kids."
Thanks in advance!
-Michele
I have a gig as a blogger at a company that makes clothing and other therapeutic accouterments for kids with special needs. I'm currently writing an article on the effects of multisensory rooms. So! I'm looking for anyone who's used or created multisensory rooms, and what the effects (beneficial or not) on your child. If you have written a post, send me the link so I can quote you. If you just want to comment here, I'll quote you just using your name/handle. Pictures of the rooms (if you have one in your home) would be very much appreciated. And of course, when the article is published, I'll let you know, and will attribute any quotes, blog posts, links, and photos to their proper source.
Basically, I'm trying to get "real world" anecdotes amid the plethora of therapeutic "it's good for your kids."
Thanks in advance!
-Michele
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Permalink Reply by Stacey Robinson on -
Hi there! My son is 2 and was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder about 6 months ago. He currently goes to Occupational Therapy and his OT recently opened her own center specifically designed for children with Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder. Her center has many sensory rooms and my son loves it there! I try to take him at least twice a week and I have noticed a big difference since he's been attending! He has fewer meltdowns for sure and is also able to socialize with other children. It definitely helps him with his sensory needs. It has rooms for every type of sensory need so it helps kids with different sensory issues. The center is called Sensory Time and they are located in Murrieta, Ca. Here is the link to their site if you would like to check them out, www.sensorytimecenter.com. I can see if I can get some photos for you if you would like. Let me know if you have any questions or need any other information!
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Permalink Reply by Jean Myles on -
My son Jaylen is 3 and is on the ASD. I wish they had a specific multisensopry room at my son's old school, where he was doing ABA classes, or at his new school, more like a regular PreK but only special needs kids. But he has only had sensory activity time with his teachers and OTs.
He loves using sand, bead, rice, and water tables. Loves ball pits and any kind of water play. It totally relaxes him and helps him stay focused. He can get lost in sensory activity for hours! However, he can also spend too much time and on things that are not so good. Like filling and dumping, or running his hand through a tub of blocks or legos, which I can't stand (so loud), for long periods of time. Then I lose my patience and yell or rip the tub away. Totally modeling the wrong kinds of behaviors. I need to redirect him towards something more constructive.
There is a waterplay area at out local children's museum, which is amazing. It has several running "streams," waterfalls, fog machines, fountains, and a cyclone/waterfunnel thing that can throw balls and toys into and watch them go down. This is one of his favorite places in the world. He will stay focused and have fun for over an hour.
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