“THE DESIGN OF OUR SPACE AND ENVIRONMENT AFFECTS US PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY”
A sensory room is a space that is designed to help individuals with autism or sensory challenges to feel calm, supported and focused. Sensory rooms are more often found in clinical settings such as occupational therapists offices. Before we begin to design, remodel or transform a room in your home, there are some questions we need to take into consideration so that this space will be positive for the individual we are designing for. For example, are they hypersensitive, hyposenstive, or both.
Sensory Diagnostics
1. Visual sense (sight)
2. Auditory (hearing)
3. Touch and pressure sense
4. Olfactory sense (smell)
5. Taste sense
6. Vestibular sense (balance)
7. Proprioception sense (space)
8. Who will use the space?
9. What the space will be use for?
Home Diagnostics
1. What is the lighting like in the room(s)?
2. What color are the walls?
3. How many things are in the room that would require visual awareness/recognition?
4. Are curtains, carpets and furnishings patterned?
5. Type of external traffic in the home, noise disruptions?
6. Pets or other children?
7. Is there an area that provides for different textures
8. Are there smells outside of the room, windows or doors?
9. Are there areas where there could be opportunities for swinging, jumping or climbing
10. Are there quick exit routes?
Although every individual has their own environmental needs, it is my sincerest desire to help your family create a sensory friendly home. Debra
