The sensory room is a wonderful resource that all students have the opportunity to experience throughout their week at school. Five Islands School sensory room is a therapeutic space with a variety of equipment that provides sensory stimulation, assists students in self-regulating, and supports student’s cognitive development including responding to cause and effect activities. Each class regularly accesses the sensory room throughout their week, enjoying the variety of multi-stimuli available including lighting, music and objects. It is specifically equipped with sensory equipment that targets all of the students senses including touch, sight and sound.It is the space to enhance sensory stimulation, relaxation and motor skills of our students. Our sensory space is a great way to encourage our students to explore their senses and develop coping strategies in a place where they feel comfortable and safe.
