Are you looking for sensory play ideas for your children to enjoy at home? This post includes 5 that are effective for children’s sensory development. They help to encourage motor skills, enhance relaxation and boost children’s creativity. Children’s Sensory Ball House This is a safe and fun space for children to play. Purchased with Complete Care […]
Are you looking for sensory friendly activities in and around Manchester? We have picked out our top activities that you might be interested in. Activities like the ones below are important as they can stimulate senses for children and adults. When an individual is able to explore their senses it allows them to be creative […]
We like to keep you up to date with the latest sensory products and services. This includes providing you with the latest sensory news to inform you of any popular topics that are trending. Or, sensory news that may be beneficial to you, your family, friends or colleagues. There are many publications that we find […]
The following is a guest blog from Andre Jackson who walks about sensory processing disorder. Andre is a freelance writer based in Leeds. He graduated in English Literature and Creative Writing. October marks Sensory Awareness Month; highlighting the effects of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and raising awareness of the condition. Although it isn’t currently recognised […]
All children and adults with disabilities can benefit from using our sensory rooms at Redbank House. These environments have proven to be extremely valuable to those with disabilities. Some evidence suggests that those with challenging behaviour can improve and may be reduced over a long term period. Here are our 3 reasons to love your […]
The Working Animals Compilation episode of Countryfile aired on Sunday 25th June via BBC One. This episode focuses on how animals can help people with autism and other behavioural issues. Alpaca therapy was a popular part. In 1897 our charity was established as the Band of Kindness and Children’s Help Society. The aim was to […]
It can be quite a challenge to find sensory toys and products that are both affordable and something to children will love. These are a list of products we have found that will be helpful for all children and adults, both with and without disabilities. These products can be extra helpful for someone with any […]
We have put together some indoor sensory play ideas for rainy days, that you and your children can enjoy at home. There’s always sensory play for a rainy day! Sensory play ideas Sensory play is an important part of children’s lifestyle, it is extremely beneficial to children and adults with disabilities and sensory environments have […]
What is a sensory room? A sensory room is an umbrella term used to categorise a broad variety of therapeutic spaces that are specifically designed and used to promote self-awareness and positive changes. There are multiple types of sensory room and all of these rooms have different purposes and practises. Overall sensory rooms help to […]
Here at Redbank House, part of Disabled Living, we have two sensory rooms. They’re very exciting as colours flash through the fibre-optic strands along the floor, streams of blue and green simultaneously twinkle through the bubble tubes on either side of the room. The disco ball sparkles as our classical chill out music plays in […]
