Sensory Rooms At Home

Installing a sensory room in your own home is a fantastic solution for users who struggle to get out the house & spend a long time at home. Creating a multi-sensory environment in a home allows you to continue occupational therapy at home, giving more regular access to the same therapies and soothing methods. Rather than waiting for an appointment, your loved one can simply go into another room of their home & reap the benefits!

Sensory rooms can be designed and implemented into most rooms of the home, including;

• Bathrooms
• Bedrooms
• Playrooms for children
• Corners of rooms

Benefits of Sensory Rooms at Home

For users who feel most comfortable at home, home sensory rooms provide a solution that is accessible to them. Having a sensory room that they can call their own can be reassuring, allowing them to fully embrace the calming and relaxing facility.

Sensory rooms aim to provide a “failure-free” experience, allowing pleasurable stimulation without the need for verbal abilities or requiring specific outcomes. The focus is to help the user of the room to gain maximum pleasure from the sensory activity they and their career are involved in.

While many people are familiar with the use of sensory rooms for those on the autism spectrum, they can also be utilized for individuals with ADHD, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome, as well as for individuals with a variety of developmental challenges in the area of communication, movement and balance, and social skills.

Why Create a Sensory Room at Home?

Individuals with all of the conditions listed above often struggle to cope with the world around them. Loud noises, bright lights, rough patterns or foods with unwelcome textures are just some of the things that can cause distress. Because their condition can magnify seemingly small sensory encounters, they are prone to meltdowns, tantrums or negative attempts at self-soothing.

Grants and Funding For Sensory Rooms in Homes

There are a number of charities and organisations that can help fund sensory rooms; in homes, schools, and community centres. For information on grants and funding for sensory rooms & equipment read our guide here.

Private Home Sensory Rooms Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland

If you are interested in discussing private home sensory rooms – then get in touch! Sync Living has a team of friendly product specialists, with expertise in multi sensory room design. Phone 028 9074 5333 or email sales@syncliving.co.uk