Sensory systems are the first bridge to the world around us: through sight, hearing, touch, smell, and movement we build our identity, understand our needs, and begin to make sense of experiences.
In the early years of life, every experience leaves a deep mark: a sound that sparks curiosity, a light that surprises, a touch that soothes. It is through the senses that children start to discover the world, building their identity and learning how to relate to their surroundings.
Sensory maturation at this stage happens quickly and forms the foundation of all future development: from motor to cognitive, emotional, and social skills. Providing environments rich in appropriate stimuli means opening pathways to growth, autonomy, and well-being.
Multisensory rooms are created with this purpose: to allow children to experience primary and stimulating activities that require no prior knowledge — only the desire to perceive, explore, and be amazed.
In SHX multisensory rooms, children can engage with basic stimuli in an accessible way. A newborn cradled in a fetal bag finds calm and relief; a crawling child heads toward the ball pool; a button that changes the colors of the entire room sparks surprise and curiosity.
These accessible environments, rich in possibilities, support the maturation of sensory systems, strengthen the relationship with the environment, and allow a better understanding of each child’s preferences and abilities.
The added value of Qinera’s technology (SHX) lies in the ability to adapt and control stimuli: lights, images, sounds, and vibrations can be adjusted according to the child’s cognitive skills and developmental stage, creating meaningful and personalized experiences.
As an occupational therapist with years of experience, I know that every motor milestone — holding the head up, sitting, crawling, walking — is born from a deep motivation: the desire to explore, to discover, to feel.
SHX multisensory rooms offer a wide variety of stimuli that spark curiosity and motor motivation. A vibrating bed synchronized with music helps the child perceive their own body and promotes relaxation. A luminous sphere that switches on and off stimulates the urge to move. A snuggle bag provides vestibular experiences that contribute to calmness and well-being.
Each object becomes an opportunity for motor and communicative learning.
Movement, in these rooms, is experienced as a need, a source of pleasure, and a path to discovery. Thanks to the safety of the spaces and the variety of surfaces, the child can explore without fear, finding in the multisensory environment a context of inclusion that also embraces those with motor delays, hypotonia, or insecurity.
Perception is the foundation of all learning. By following an object with their eyes, turning toward a sound, reacting to touch, or discovering scents and textures, the child builds their first cognitive connections.
Over time, perception turns into action: recognizing, imitating, anticipating, remembering, solving.
SHX multisensory rooms represent a true laboratory of integrated perceptions. Fiber optics, tactile discs, sound effects, ball pools, and sensory stories create immersive scenarios that stimulate multiple senses in a coherent way, reinforcing learning. With a simple switch or a tablet, a child can change the color of the entire room, understanding the cause-and-effect relationship.
Through these experiences, attention, memory, and problem-solving skills are developed in a context that combines play and therapy.
Multisensory rooms are therapeutic and educational tools that support overall development in early childhood. Thanks to Qinera’s interactive SHX system, each stimulus can be adapted to the child’s needs, transforming the room into a safe, stimulating, and motivating environment.
Whether it is a newborn in need of early stimulation, a child with motor disabilities, or a young explorer full of curiosity, the multisensory environment becomes a valuable ally. SHX multisensory rooms provide a unique context where play turns into learning, perception into action, and development finds fertile ground to grow strong and secure.
If you want to learn more about the benefits of Multisensory Environments or see how you could adapt it to your space, therapeutic goals, and users, you can send an email to hello@qinera.com.
Occupational Therapist. Specialist in pshycomotricity, music therapy and sensory integration.
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