Cheer Starz has opened a brand-new sensory room designed for children and adults with additional needs. The facility is self-contained, featuring a private entrance and dedicated welfare facilities, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment. The room is equipped with a wide range of specialised sensory tools, each catering to different sensory needs and supporting various aspects of development, regulation, and engagement.
How the Equipment Supports Additional Needs:
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Light and Sound Panels – Provide visual and auditory stimulation to support sensory integration, helping individuals who may be under-responsive or over-responsive to sensory input.
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Dark Room – Offers a calming, low-stimulation space for individuals who may become overwhelmed by bright lights and noise, aiding self-regulation.
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Sensory Swing – Supports vestibular regulation, helping with balance, coordination, and calming overstimulated nervous systems.
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Peanut Balls – Encourage movement and core strength development while aiding proprioceptive input for body awareness and muscle tone.
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Water Bed – Provides gentle, soothing movement and deep pressure stimulation to help with relaxation and body awareness.
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Fibre Optic Tails – Offer visual and tactile stimulation, promoting focus, engagement, and relaxation.​
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Sensory Panels – Provide different textures and interactive elements to enhance tactile exploration and fine motor development.
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Ball Pool – Supports proprioceptive input, body awareness, and motor planning while offering a fun and engaging experience.
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Sensory Fidget Toys & Handheld Sensory Toys – Help with focus, self-regulation, and calming techniques, particularly for individuals with ADHD, autism, or anxiety.
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Sensory Mirrors – Encourage visual engagement and self-recognition, supporting cognitive and social development.
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Textures & Projections – Enhance sensory exploration and create immersive, engaging environments tailored to individual needs.
This sensory room provides a safe and inclusive space where individuals can regulate their sensory needs, develop key motor and cognitive skills, and engage in meaningful sensory experiences tailored to their unique requirements.