Finding Calm and Self-Regulation Through Sensory Spaces

Sensory Spaces

Sensory spaces are a great way to help with calming and self-regulation. They are also promoted play spaces that meet sensory needs in earlier years. For some, this is a lifelong appreciation.

A sensory space can be a simple corner or a dedicated room. Some may choose to make it in the bedroom. This is all dependent on the one needing the space.

Other options are outdoors or just a simple item to meet a specific sensory need.

There are so many possibilities; the key is to know what the person's sensory profile is; what calms and soothes, and what brings the person to be alert and attentive, to name some options.

 Occupational Therapists conduct a sensory assessment and create a sensory profile. This helps to understand the person's sensory seeking and avoiding preferences.

 Occupational Therapists advise on items that can support sensory input that causes a person to be overwhelmed and unable to regulate.

 They can also provide options to create a sensory space/s. 

 It doesn't have to cost a lot, and there are options for eligible people to access funding from their NDIA plan - as long as it's not a duplication of an intervention.

 Chat with your Occupational Therapist for more information.

 Disclaimer: always seek professional advice when working out sensory needs and items to use.  The information provided here is purely to provide basic information and insight. Professional support, assessment and advice from an Occupational Therapist is the first step to meeting individual needs through a professional assessment and professional advice.