A sensory room is a place where children gain confidence by doing things that interest them at their own pace. After being in a sensory room, those whose lives are anything but easy are often calmer and more at peace with themselves and the world.
Kim Harding is one practitioner who can attest to these far-reaching benefits. She currently manages the South Bristol inclusion project, based at the Hartcliffe Early Years Centre, where she is encouraging the use of a new multi-sensory room funded by Sure Start and Early Excellence.
The room is designed to help children to use all their senses and is particularly valuable for children with sight or hearing difficulties. The benefits vary from child to child, though all gain from the experience.
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