COP3 Research - Multi-sensory environments

In order to be more informed of how children are visually engaged within an environment, multi-sensory environments are relevant to acknowledge within their approach in creating a visually stimulating environment, and also acknowledge the reasoning and benefits behind these environments they have been proven to improve wellbeing. 


Sensory environments include a variety of different things to interact with such as coloured lights and visuals. Sensory environments are a positive space which can create a positive impact on individuals with disabilities.

A Multi-Sensory Environment is a dedicated environment or single room which is where sensory stimulation can be controlled to either be enhanced or reduced. 

Playing a fun, safe and friendly environment for a dynamic community with learning disabilities, sensory impairments and mental illnesses "By providing immersive experiences"  

What does a multi-sensory environment involve? 

Source of info found http://www.cdhaf.org/

• Lighting effects - these can be created with projections, mirror balls, spotlights, fairy lights 
• Tactility - through touch such as different texture
• Soft play such as mats and surfaces, bedding and pillows 
• Audio sensory such as music and nature or animal sound effects
• Music that varies in its tones such as its pitch or rhythm, can have the ability to be relaxing
• Taste which can be through tasting different foods and drinks 

These variety of experiences are about control, the audiences within these spaces have the ability to experience a variety of different things in a safe space whether they want to experience different intensities of these elements. 

The bright colours suggest that bright imagery is effective in being stimulating for children within improving their cognitive skills such as processing different things.