A multi-sensory room is a specially designed environment that provides a range of sensory experiences to support the development of coordination, motor skills, colour recognition, communication and sensory processing for children and adults with sensory impairments and additional needs.
The room offers a safe, calming space where individuals, parents, and carers can relax, unwind and enjoy a peaceful environment. Through carefully selected lighting, sounds, textures and interactive equipment, it encourages sensory exploration, promotes relaxation and supports emotional .
Regular use of a multi-sensory room can help individuals with hidden impairments build confidence, improve their understanding of the world around them, and develop the skills needed to engage more comfortably with their surroundings.
Suitable for all ages—from babies and young children to adults and older people—a multi-sensory room provides an inclusive space that can be adapted to meet a wide range of individual needs and abilities.
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The facilities can be used both passively and interactively to:
Calm overactive behaviours
Relax and bond with children / parents / carers
Empower children to learn to share and socialise with other children in a calm, relaxing setting
Engage or stimulate the senses to learn
Control new movements or recover / re-learn / rehabilitate
Our sensory room is free to use for our members. It is open Monday to Friday 9.00am-6.00pm, Saturday 12.00 noon-5.00pm and other times by prior arrangement.
Any member of the public can hire the sensory room. It is especially beneficial to individuals with sensory or needs, children in early development stages and people living with dementia. It can offer a safe haven to prevent sensory overload and promote emotional regulation and positive well-being.
If you are not a member it is £20 an hour to hire, if you would like to hire the sensory room, please email whishgroup@gmail.com or call 01947 899685