Sensory room installation for
schools and universities

Education is a great privilege, opening up many opportunities for a fulfilling life. But juggling deadlines, managing friendships, or getting through exams is difficult.

Both neurotypical and neurodiverse students (and staff!) can benefit from a room to reset. That’s why we install calming sensory rooms in schools and universities.

A calming sensory space provides ‘room to reset’.

While there is much to enjoy, navigating school or university can sometimes be challenging.

Students may struggle for several reasons

Pressure to succeed
Anxieties about grades
Loneliness or social difficulties
Overwhelmed by the workload
Noisy environment
Difficulties at home
Complex health needs – autism, ADHD, anxiety etc.
Sensory overload
Too many people

It’s an immersive, other-worldly experience that soothes the senses and restores capacity, enabling students to return to the classroom, lab or library in a better frame of mind.

Benefits for schools

A calming sensory room can calm or stimulate many students, not just specific sensory needs.

Self-management benefits were found during the use of the sensory room:

Relieve anxiety and feel calm
Improve focus
Relax
Improve self-regulation
Enhance a sense of control and choice
Develop communication and social skills.

A calming sensory room may also help to prevent or manage meltdowns – a common response to sensory overload.

Avoiding or managing meltdowns with a calming sensory room

Build relaxation into the daily routine

Reduce the likelihood of a meltdown occurring by decompressing in the sensory room

Ward off a meltdown at the ‘rumble’ stage

Enter the sensory room before the meltdown hits to relieve the pressure

Manage a meltdown

Soothe the senses and slowly regulate emotions.

Benefits for universities

As part of her PhD research in 2016, our founder, Dr Bliss Cavanagh, installed a calming sensory room in a study room within a university library. The room was an immersive artistically designed multisensory environment that stimulated the senses of sight, touch, hearing and smell.

Self-management benefits of increased positive affect and decreased negative affect and perceived stress were found in participants from a university community following time spent in an artistically designed multisensory environment (SAS).

Features of the room

Dark, blacked-out room
Illuminated, nature-inspired artworks and sculptural forms
Weighted blankets and cushions
Soft seating
Instrumental music
Floral aromas
Proprioception

Participants were aged 18-54. Some had no known health conditions; others had been diagnosed with conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism or obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Emotions before going in

Frustrated
Anxious
Tired

After time in the room

Relaxed
Happy

Our installation process

We specialise in complete calming sensory room fit-outs, from original design to final delivery and installation.

Consultation and assessment

In-depth analysis of your requirements and goals
Collaboration with educators to identify sensory needs

Design and planning

Customised sensory room designs that align with educational objectives
Integration of age-appropriate sensory elements

Installation and set up

Professional installation of sensory equipment and features
Thorough testing and quality assurance

Training and support

Training sessions for educators on maximising the benefits of the sensory room
Ongoing support and maintenance services

Get started

Ready to transform your school or university environment?

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards creating a sensory-friendly space for your students.

Sensory room installation for schools and universities