Sensory Areas & RoomsBy: Carmen Willings
teachingvisuallyimpaired.com Updated June 15, 2024 If funds and space are available, a sensory room can benefit all students with complex needs. Sensory rooms are dedicated multi-sensory spaces that are particularly beneficial to individuals with complex needs as they promote intellectual activity, relaxation, and stimulation. They remove the distractions of the outside world and stimulate the senses through touch, taste, sight, sound, smell, and movement. Sensory room equipment can reduce sensitivity, enhance communication, decrease tension, lessen anxiety, increase focus, and decrease negative behavior. For the student with visual impairments such as Cortical Visual Impairment, highly controlled environments may be needed to help the student learn to look and use their vision. A sensory room is appropriate for students who need a place to go where they can have minimal visual and auditory distractions. Creating a sensory area tailored to the needs of students with visual impairments, particularly those with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI), requires careful planning and consideration. Here are some additional suggestions for setting up a sensory area in the classroom:
By implementing these strategies and creating a sensory-rich environment tailored to the student's sensory preferences and needs, you can support the development of visual skills and sensory processing in students with visual impairments. Working closely with the all team members can help ensure that the sensory area effectively addresses the student's individual goals and objectives. |
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