Sensory Fun and Playroom is the only walk-in full-access sensory gym in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and the surrounding area.
As an RBT (Registered Behavior Tech) for more than three years, I have gained a plethora of knowledge to help support the special needs of children with various disabilities and skills that encourage them to excel in learning and growth.
Who can use the space?
If you’re a therapist looking for a sensory-friendly location to conduct a session, we are a great choice to utilize and facilitate a session with your clientele.
If you are a therapist that focuses on the developmental needs of your client, you are welcome here. This includes, but is not limited to, recreational therapists, developmental therapists, and ABA therapists.
This space is beneficial for children with a range of special needs that struggles with:
Neurodevelopmental problems
Autism or ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
ODD (Oppositional Deficit Disorder)
All children who have various behavioral, emotional, physical, and intellectual disabilities
How can Sensory Fun and Playroom help my clients?
Sensory Fun and Playroom is designed for children with sensory needs, sensory processing disorders, or sensory integration. This is true for adolescents and adults that struggle with this.
Statistics show that 5-16.5% of the population have symptoms associated with sensory processing challenges and these estimates are higher for clinical populations such as ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder] and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
According to JAMA Network, JAMA Pediatrics page, 1 in 6 children have sensory processing difficulties. In certain populations, the prevalence is 80-100%, this includes children with ASD and Down Syndrome to name a few. Take a look at this link : https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2707900
Some children work best when they can be in a space where they can move.
Kinesthetic is related to a person's awareness of the position and movement of the parts of the body by means of sensory organs (proprioceptors or proprioception) in the muscles and joints. These children need vestibular stimulation (inner ear), which is a need to move. Sensory Fun and Playroom provides an environment for this. Tap the link for more information:
A kinesthetic-tactile learning style requires that you manipulate or touch material to learn. Kinesthetic-tactile techniques are used in combination with visual and/or auditory techniques, producing multi-sensory learning.
Accommodations are made for those who are sensitive to noise, light, and odor.
Let’s take a look at some of the utilities that you will find inside the playroom:
The Swings
We currently have various therapy swings in the playroom.
The swings naturally promote the development of language: expressive and responsive through play:
As a result of increasing awareness of autism’s diverse symptoms in recent years, new types of therapies have emerged, one of the simplest and most affordable of which is swing therapy.
Swinging can be a valuable part of an autistic child’s daily routine for several reasons. Exercise that releases endorphins that can improve the child’s mood is perhaps the most obvious, but the benefits don’t end there.
Below are five well-established, clinically realized benefits of making swinging a part of the child’s routine on an ongoing basis.
1 Improves sensory integration
2. Promotes exercise and bonding
3. Promotes calming and soothing
4. Encourages play with others
5. Other play equipment for other sociable play opportunities
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The Walls
There is a fidget wall complete with lights, spinners, musical toys, hardware, and textures.
We have an 8x16 ft climbing wall with ladders, and crash pads, LED lights used for motor control and visual stimulation.
Ball Pit
Ball pits are fantastic therapeutic tools to work on body awareness, motor planning, proprioception, and tactile input. A ball pit contributes to the development of both gross and fine motor skills in children—specifically, they improve balance, hand-eye coordination, and throwing and catching skills.
This is just a few amenities the playroom has for therapeutics.
How can I book a time to work with my client?
Book a Therapy Session by clicking here for a one-hour private session Thursday- Saturday. Please book at least 2 weeks in advance.
I invite you to come to Open Gym hours (Open to the public), walk-in, full access. Open Gym Hours are: Thursday-Friday 4:30-7:30 pm, 12-3 pm. Please call ahead as our gym may be closed for private events. (Holiday Hours apply to start in November 2022)
A waiver agreement is required for entry but is good for 30 days. Foot covering is mandatory for entry, however, is available at the front desk for a small fee.
Please ask in advance if additional equipment or supplies are needed. Call us at: (260) 444-6009 or contact us via email at: sensoryfunandplayrom@gmail.com
I hope to see you soon at Sensory Fun and Playroom!
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