A sensory room is a specially equipped environment where children or adults can encounter carefully selected visual, auditory and tactile experiences. The original article discussed its connection with sensory learning and the educational ideas of Maria Montessori.
Specialists such as teachers, psychologists, occupational or physical therapists, and speech therapists can design activities according to each participant's needs and goals.
Interactive Briolight equipment. A historical interactive room could include a projection floor, augmented-reality sandbox, multitouch display, interactive table and wall, large- and fine-motor controllers, speech therapy mirror, sound equipment and adjustable coloured lighting.
Additional furnishings. Depending on budget and space, institutions could choose soft flooring, cushions, beanbags, swings, ball pools, safe mirrors, star projectors, music systems, bubble tubes, sensory boards and fibre-optic lighting.
Potential uses. A well-planned room may provide a calm setting for guided activities involving movement, attention, creative play and sensory exploration. The appropriate intensity varies from person to person.
Where used? Kindergartens, schools, Inclusive Resource Centres, rehabilitation facilities and hospitals may offer sensory rooms as part of their programmes.
A sensory room should be accessible, safely equipped and supervised by appropriately trained staff. It does not by itself treat specific diagnoses, and additional sensory stimulation is not always suitable.
Briolight configured rooms individually according to available space, professional objectives and institutional budgets.
