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All shook up, vibration in the sensory room
Many years ago, I visited the DeHartenburg Institute in the Netherlands, the birthplace of Snoezelen, the original sensory room. One of the rooms I saw, made a great impression on...
If space is a problem for your sensory room
We are often told, “We’d love to have a sensory room but frankly we haven’t got the space.”Actually, you need surprising...
Sensory rooms in Hospitals
The concept of using a sensory room in a hospital is not new. Patients, particularly the bed-bound are often lacking any...
Projectors in the Sensory Room – a new development
The projector has remained much as it was in the 1970's but The Chromatheme is a complete break from the past.
Music in the Sensory Room
If we had to choose the single most powerful influence on mood, it would have to be music. Film makers have recognised...
Sensory Rooms, 'They work in practice, but do they work in theory'
Forgive us if we misquote Garrett FitzGerald (1926-2011) economist, barrister and twice Taoiseach (prime minister) of Ir...
The ADHD child and the sensory room
Before we consider the merits of using a sensory room for a child who exhibits ADHD symptoms we need to ask ourselves wh...
Outdoor play for those with a disability
I have always had a great affection for outdoor active play. Before starting TFH I had an outdoor toy business. It was p...
Touch and Feel
Touch and Feel – by Peter Tidmarsh*The Wholey GrainOur skin knows the world is an all-you-can-feel buffet. But while som...
If Space is a Problem for a Sensory Room
We are often told, “We’d love to have a sensory room but frankly we haven’t got the space.”Actually, you need surprising...
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