sensory solutions
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The Characteristics of Autism and using Sensory Aids
You’ve probably heard the term ‘Autistic spectrum’, but what exactly does this mean? Simply put, the Autism spectrum is a variety of closely related disorders which share several symptoms. These symptoms concern developmental delays, which amongst other areas affect speech, play and social interaction. Together, these developmental delays cause those...
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What is a Sensory Room and who do they Benefit?
By now, in 2019, you've probably heard the term 'sensory room' more than a few times. These multi-sensory environments are popping up everywhere, and outside of the usual care/specialist environments too, from dental practices to mainstream schools and even football stadiums. With all this positive buzz, you might be left...
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The Benefits of Sensory Rooms in Schools
The benefits of a multisensory environment have become much more apparent in recent years, with a key indicator of this being the steadily increasing appearance of sensory rooms in schools, and outside of the typical home/care home environment in general. In December 2018, education secretary Damian Hinds announced that councils...
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What is a Sensory Diet and How Do Sensory Diets Differ?
Coined by OT Patricia Wilbarger in 1984, a sensory diet essentially entails the adjusting of sensory input to suit an individual's specific sensory needs. This is done by utilising suitable sensory products and activities that together form a sensory strategy to target and accommodate those needs. For children, these activities are commonly incorporated into play. Having the correct sensory diet in place improves occupational performance and aids the functioning of sensory processing systems, as well as helps to develop key faculties, such as gross and fine motor skills. Continue reading
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REHACARE 2017
REHACARE 2017
Last week Experia was proud to Exhibit at REHACARE 2017 which took place at the Messe Exhibition Centre in Dusseldorf, Germany.
REHACARE is a leading international trade fair for rehabilitation and care and is attended by health professionals from all over the world.
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UK Airports Still Delaying Support For Autistic Passengers
UK AIRPORTS STILL DELAYING SUPPORT FOR AUTISTIC PASSENGERS
Many autistic travellers find air travel a difficult experience due to the airport environment. Large crowds, noise, invasive security checks and disruption to familiar routine, can all make travelling abroad difficult for many individuals with ASD and their families. Despite clear guidelines published by the Civil Aviation Authority in December 2016 on how UK airports should support people with hidden disabilities, new research recently conducted by Experia has uncovered that little has improved for those travellers with these disabilities, in particular autism. -
Sensory cart technology helps people living with dementia
Sensory cart technology helps people living with dementia
Developed by Experia, the Sensory Cart has a number of features designed to help those suffering with dementia to relax; the cart also helps de-escalate stressful and upsetting situations experienced by those suffering with different forms of the disease.Offering a number of benefits to the user, the Cart houses a built-in DVD player and screen, which can help those using the Cart to reminisce through visual distraction, such as enjoying a film of their choice; and, because it is portable, this means the Sensory Cart can be used within different environments, such as nursing homes, health centres, hospitals and hospices.
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Visit Experia at Rehacare 2017
Experia is coming to Rehacare 2017
...and will be launching something new and exciting!
REHACARE is the leading international trade fair for rehabilitation, prevention, inclusion and care. Held 4th - 7th October, Experia is proud to be exhibiting at the event in Düsseldorf, Germany, on what is Rehacare's 40th year!
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5 Creative Support Tools For Dementia
5 Creative Support Tools for Dementia
This week at Experia, we are taking a look at some of the most innovative and interesting types of support available to help those with dementia.NUMBER 5: MY LIFE STORY
Compiling a ‘My Life’ story is something that people with dementia, family members and professional carers can benefit from. Due to problems with memory loss or communication, people with dementia sometimes need help to communicate their ‘story’ (those important aspects of their identity like background, interests, who and what is important to them).
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Middlesbrough FC Kicks Off Sensory Offering
Middlesbrough FC Kicks Off Sensory Offering
Middlesbrough FC and sensory specialists Experia have boosted the club’s sensory offering with a range of new specialist products at the club’s Riverside Stadium, to enable fans with a range of learning difficulties to enjoy football matches in a specially-designed safe environment.
The sensory products, including a portable sensory unit and a train, have been designed and installed by Experia in the club’s sensory room as part of a nationwide campaign Continue reading