Module 6B: A guide to using the most common pieces of sensory equipment
A multisensory room can have a vast array of equipment, but it’s often best to start with a few pieces of equipment and use them well. Choosing the right equipment for your needs and your budget is important.
The following provides information about different pieces of equipment (click the arrow to expand each one or click here to expand all of the examples below). The first video provides a summary of everything which includes all possible equipment.
Bubble tubes are a wonderful visual stimulus in the sensory room. They are a truly multi- sensory piece of equipment which can be seen and felt.
We currently have two types of projector available for a Multisensory room – a wheel projector and a data projector.
Fibre optics are one of the most popular pieces of equipment in the Multisensory room. The colour changing effect is almost hypnotic and fantastic for any visual work.
Don’t think this has to be a fixed/installed sound system - portable Bluetooth speakers are also a good option.
Key Points
- There is a range of equipment that can be used within your multisensory room
- This includes bubble tubes, projectors, fibre optics and speakers
- Do research on best equipment and whether this will support your learners before investing
Thinking Point
What equipment identified in this section might you use in your sensory spaces?