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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">This article from Rehasalud, a neurorehabilitation centre located in A Coruña (northwest Spain), illustrates how multisensory rooms have become a key element in supporting neurological recovery processes. Through specific case examples and testimonials we discover how these spaces are used to enhance therapy through a sensory, human, and personalised approach. </span></i></p>
<p>Let’s get into it 👇.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Effective neurological rehabilitation is based on four key pillars: <strong>neuropsychology, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy</strong>. At Rehasalud we use a <strong>multisensory room</strong> which makes a meaningful difference and enhances the work within each of these areas.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our team of specialists in neurorehabilitation and comprehensive functional rehabilitation firmly believes in the <strong>value of a sensory stimulation environment as therapeutic support</strong>.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As Irene Suárez, coordinator and speech and language therapist, points out: “This space enables us to offer more comprehensive therapies, where the sensory environment becomes a positive stimulus for our patients’ recovery.”</span></p></blockquote>
<h2><b>An environment that transforms therapy</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our multisensory rooms use <strong>versatile materials</strong> that help to achieve therapeutic goals and foster relaxation.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The <strong>weighted blanket</strong> is one such resource that is fundamental for achieving a state of relaxation, calm, and emotional regulation: “For us, it is a versatile tool that can be used to work on proprioception, body awareness, tactile stimulation, and even strength,” explains the neurorehabilitation team at the centre.</span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13460" src="https://blog.qinera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Rehasalud-sala-multi.jpeg" alt="" width="1536" height="2048" /></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We also work with two key devices in the therapy: the </span><a href="https://qinera.com/en/shx-system/793-luminea-lamp.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Luminea lamp</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and<a href="https://qinera.com/en/fibre-optics/786-luminea-fiber.html?search_query=fiber&amp;results=21" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> fibre optics</a>. The </span><strong><i>Luminea</i></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong> lamp</strong>—used in conjunction with its app—is a highly valuable resource for relaxation as well as cognitive stimulation. Activities with the </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Luminea </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">lamp can be designed  to target crucial skills such as:</span></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Attention, memory, and cognitive programming</strong>, using lights that guide mazes or memorisation sequences</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Eye-hand and bimanual coordination</strong>, encouraging exploration and movement</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Language stimulation</strong>, fostering vocabulary recall and communicative experiences</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Support for difficulties with reading, writing, and arithmetic</strong>, by enhancing task focus, reducing line skipping while reading, improving graphomotor skills, and facilitating mathematical activities</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Additionally, <strong>fibre optics</strong> are an excellent tool for working on <strong>proprioception</strong>, <strong>fine motor skills</strong>, and<strong> integration</strong> <strong>of the affected side</strong> in individuals with hemispatial neglect. Handling the luminous strands encourages upper limb mobilisation through activities such as untangling, braiding, or combing the light fibres. Fibre optics thus enable the design of therapeutic exercises that are relevant to <strong>daily life</strong>.</span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13456" src="https://blog.qinera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Rehasalud-proyecto-ACERCARTE.jpeg" alt="" width="1200" height="1600" /></p>
<p><strong>The <i>ACERCARTE</i></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong> project by Eva Somolinos</strong>—using both the vibroacoustic system and the </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Luminea</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> equipment—is a recently implemented programme that has helped us surpass our therapeutic goals. Using renowned paintings and sound compositions specifically created for them, these sessions offer patients a physical and sensory experience that merges art, light, and music.</span></p>
<h2><b>Resources that enhance rehabilitation</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The ability to </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">feel</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> music and sound through vibrations not only <strong>enhances the physical and emotional benefits</strong>, but also <strong>strengthens cognitive and sensory work</strong> in a holistic manner. Thus, the </span><strong><i>Vibroacoustic Kit</i></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>—consisting of a sofa and </strong><a href="https://qinera.com/en/vibration-sound/690-vibroacoustic-cushion.html?search_query=cushion&amp;results=7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cushion</a>—is one of the most highly valued features of our multisensory room.</span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13459" src="https://blog.qinera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Rehasalud-cojin-adulto.jpeg" alt="" width="2048" height="1536" /></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This system can play any sound, song, or audio file,<strong> adapting to the needs of each individual, activity, and therapeutic objective</strong>. Vibroacoustics play a central role in multisensory stimulation. Through the vibrations transmitted by the sofa and cushion we are able to:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Improve postural control and stimulate the vestibular system</strong>, which are fundamental in both physiotherapy and occupational therapy</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Reduce muscle tone and spasticity</strong>, facilitating movement</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Promote proprioception and stimulate the tactile system</strong>, enhancing body awareness</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Encourage emotional relaxation and help regulate impulsivity</strong>, offering key support from speech and language therapy and neuropsychology</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Address speech and voice aspects</strong> such as vocal volume control, speech rhythm, and prosody—particularly useful in cases of dysarthria, tachyphemia, stammering, or autism spectrum disorders</span></li>
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<h2><b>Sensory innovation at the service of our patients</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We have recently introduced a new therapy at our centre: <strong>transcranial electrical stimulation</strong>. This technique, specific for neurological disorders (such as anomia, aphasia, chronic pain, motor impairments, or other post-stroke sequelae, as well as ADD, ADHD, and related conditions), when <strong>combined with multisensory work, yields even greater results.</strong></span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-13454 size-full" src="https://blog.qinera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Rehasalud-fibra-optica-e1744359393936.jpeg" alt="" width="1200" height="1088" /></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In summary, having a <strong>multisensory space</strong> not only helps achieve the aforementioned <strong>rehabilitation objectives</strong>, but also <strong>complements our clinic’s other therapeutic programmes.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At REHASALUD we firmly believe in <strong>cognitive-sensory rehabilitation</strong> as a foundation for functional recovery and the acquisition of new skills. This cognitive and sensory intervention programme, in combination with </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Qinera</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">’s materials, helps to stimulate all of the senses and neural networks, thereby increasing the therapy’s effectiveness. </span></p>
<h2><strong>Free Project Design</strong></h2>
<p>If you want to learn more about the benefits of <b>Multisensory Environments</b> or see how you could adapt it to your space, therapeutic goals, and users, you can send an email to <a href="mailto:hello@qinera.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hello@qinera.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>From imagination to reality: the creation of a multisensory room at CPEIP San Miguel</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 07:37:10 +0000</pubDate>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Aiala Grajirena is a therapeutic pedagogy teacher at San Miguel School (Doneztebe). Since the 2020-21 school year, they have been developing a project for a multisensory room at the school, where sensory stimulation is used as a foundation to </span><b>promote student development</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is the only physical space of its kind in the region, and Aiala herself shares everything they have learned over these years, their experiences, and their journey, which we are confident will be of interest to many professionals and families. Bibiana Escribano, an occupational therapist and advisor at Qinera, joins her in this interview.</span></p>
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<h2><b>Why a multisensory room at the school?</b></h2>
<p><b>(Bibiana Escribano)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Aiala, thank you so much for this interview. We find your experience and journey very valuable. Could you tell us what inspired you to seek sensory tools and adopt this &#8216;sensory&#8217; perspective?</span></p>
<p><b>(Aiala Grajirena)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> In the 2020-2021 school year, a student with special educational needs enrolled at our school. It was a significant challenge for us because up until that point, we hadn&#8217;t had any students with those characteristics, and therefore, we weren&#8217;t prepared to support them. The counselor who was with us at that time immediately contacted the Andrés Muñoz Public School for Special Education in Pamplona.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It was during the COVID times, returning to school after being at home, and it wasn&#8217;t easy to arrange an in-person visit. However, we were finally able to visit them, and I remember they treated us with great kindness. That visit made us realize that </span><b>what we needed in our school was a multisensory room.</b></p>
<p><b>(B)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> And how was the process of creating and financing the project?</span></p>
<p><b>(A) </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">We sought help from the Department of Education and CREENA, but the response was that we had to manage with the annual budget allocated to each school. Therefore, seeing that it wasn&#8217;t going to be easy, I decided to submit</span><b> two projects to secure financial support: </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">one to La Caixa and another to the Social Services of the local Mancomunidad. Meanwhile, I started training with Qinera, which has always been a significant support in this project.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">&#8220;Seeking funding is a bittersweet process: extra work, prioritizing and setting goals, finding time that we often don&#8217;t have. But once it&#8217;s granted and completed, it&#8217;s a great satisfaction.&#8221; – Aiala</span></i></p></blockquote>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To our surprise, </span><b>both projects were accepted, and thus we were able to start setting up the room.</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> With the funds received, we were able to purchase the bubble tube, fiber optics, and vibroacoustic waterbed. It was a very special moment, something unimaginable but we were achieving it. Gradually, we shaped the room to what it is today.</span></p>
<h2><b>Achieving funding: a bittersweet process</b></h2>
<p><b>(A)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> This process has been bittersweet. Presenting these projects involves extra work, setting priorities and goals, requesting quotes, preparing the project&#8230; and once it&#8217;s granted and completed, a report must be submitted. As I mentioned, it&#8217;s extra work, but seeing the results at the end brings great satisfaction. I must also say that from the very beginning, I have received a lot of help and support from the school&#8217;s management team, the teaching staff, the APYMA Erreka&#8230; I have felt very supported and I am very grateful for all the support received.</span></p>
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<p><b>Incorporating technology into our multisensory room</b></p>
<p><b>(B) </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">We all have used homemade materials. In fact, many can be good, but what does multisensory technology contribute? What has it brought to you or what leap have you been able to make with technology?</span></p>
<p><b>(A)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Initially, it wasn&#8217;t easy. With insufficient funding, we started by creating</span><b> homemade sensory materials, using a lot of imagination,</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and, truthfully, very beautiful things can be made, but </span><b>multisensory technology is another world.</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Sensory technology is much more striking, attractive&#8230; and</span><b> this helps you connect much more with the student.</b></p>
<blockquote><p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">&#8220;Multisensory technology helps you connect much more with the students.&#8221; – Aiala</span></i></p></blockquote>
<p><b>(B) </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">What benefits do you think these tools have brought you?</span></p>
<p><b>(A)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> It has brought us </span><b>many benefits that we wouldn&#8217;t have achieved working in regular classrooms or with homemade materials.</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> When you enter the room, you immediately disconnect from the world. The feeling of tranquility these rooms provide is incredible; you connect with another world full of sensations, and these sensations are what make us live, feel, learn&#8230;</span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1581" src="https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/07/IMG-20240215-WA0033.jpg" alt="" width="1600" height="1004" srcset="https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/07/IMG-20240215-WA0033.jpg 1600w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/07/IMG-20240215-WA0033-300x188.jpg 300w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/07/IMG-20240215-WA0033-1024x643.jpg 1024w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/07/IMG-20240215-WA0033-768x482.jpg 768w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/07/IMG-20240215-WA0033-1536x964.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" /></p>
<p><b>(B) </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">I love vibroacoustics, and I think they are a very important resource for connection. What do you think? Have you seen benefits in users using the pool or the water bed?</span></p>
<p><b>(A) </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">Yes, it&#8217;s a very powerful resource. At the moment, we have two vibroacoustic elements in the room: the waterbed and the ball pool. They are both very valuable because they achieve two very important </span><b>objectives: activation and relaxation.</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> In the time I have been working in the room, I have seen both reactions, but what I mostly seek with the vibroacoustic bed is relaxation for the student, and with the pool, their activation.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For activation, we use very powerful music with heavy bass, strong rhythms, whereas for relaxation, we use softer songs, with fewer bass and less pronounced rhythms. Usually, the vibroacoustic bed is what our students seek the most because they feel very comfortable in it; sometimes they have even fallen asleep. Imagine the situation: the water is warm, there&#8217;s calm music playing, gentle movement is generated&#8230; If I had to choose, I would choose the relaxation and well-being that the vibroacoustic bed provides.</span></p>
<p><b>(B)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> On the other hand, we are very concerned that children, regardless of their limitations, can directly interact with the physical environment around them. In the end, it&#8217;s a way to play and start controlling the environment. How do you make use of the different forms of interaction within the room?</span></p>
<p><b>(A)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> I have only been working in these rooms for three years, so I feel like I still have many things to learn, to experience&#8230; But I could talk about two different cases in terms of &#8216;control&#8217; within the room.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">So far, I have worked with a student who had significant limitations, so I took control of the entire session: setting objectives, working on them, and filling out the record sheet at the end of the session to try to identify his likes, desires, and needs&#8230;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However, this school year, I&#8217;m working with a student with different needs. In sessions, I have two main objectives: on one hand, </span><b>to promote his relaxation and on the other, to propose different activities and help him focus on them</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">. He asks for and really needs vestibular stimulation, as this greatly helps him relax (using the hammock, seeking balance with the large ball&#8230;) and he has a strong fixation on new technologies, although I haven&#8217;t used the tablet or button with him yet.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In summary, considering the characteristics of the student,  different work is done in these sessions. It&#8217;s very beautiful because many times, it&#8217;s them who tell you what they want, what they need&#8230;</span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1580" src="https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/07/IMG-20240215-WA0035.jpg" alt="" width="1556" height="700" srcset="https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/07/IMG-20240215-WA0035.jpg 1556w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/07/IMG-20240215-WA0035-300x135.jpg 300w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/07/IMG-20240215-WA0035-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/07/IMG-20240215-WA0035-768x346.jpg 768w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/07/IMG-20240215-WA0035-1536x691.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1556px) 100vw, 1556px" /></p>
<p><b>(B) </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">Can you share a magical or special moment that has happened in the room with a user?</span></p>
<p><b>(A)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> If I had to choose a magical or special moment, it would be the expressions of joy, curiosity, and excitement they showed the first few times they entered the room. For them, it was magical to move from a classroom with noise, movement, and light to another space where silence, warmth, tranquility prevail&#8230; Children are usually very expressive, and </span><b>seeing that smile appear on their faces is very magical and special.</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Moreover, what&#8217;s beautiful is that even now, knowing the room, that smile still remains.</span></p>
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<p>Thanks to Aiala and the CPEIP San Miguel team for their participation in this article💜.</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you want to learn more about the benefits of </span><b>Multisensory Environments</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> or see how you could adapt it to your space, therapeutic goals, and users, you can send an email to <a href="mailto:hello@qinera.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hello@qinera.com</a>.</span></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 11:03:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Recently, the care home De Stichtse Hof, part of Vivium Zorggroep, inaugurated a brand new multisensory room with the interactive Qinera technology. This technology combines...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Recently, the care home </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">De Stichtse Hof, </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">part of Vivium Zorggroep</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">inaugurated a brand new multisensory room with the<strong> interactive Qinera technology</strong></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">. <a href="https://qinera.com/en/42-shx-system" target="_blank" rel="noopener">This technology</a> combines traditional multisensory materials with interactive elements, </span><b>stimulating interaction among users, caregivers, and their environment.</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://rdgkompagne.nl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RdgKompagne</a> is the Dutch reseller for Qinera interactive technology and was extensively involved in designing the room. This sensory room marks a first for the Netherlands: such </span><b>multisensory rooms haven’t been implemented in care homes for people with dementia before</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Eager to hear about the initial experiences, our partner sat down with Wilma Post, the driving force behind the realization of this inspiring multisensory room.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">&#8220;In a traditional sensory room, users passively undergo the activities. In a room with Qinera technology, it is the users who take over, using different controllers to operate the devices, sounds, projections, and effects in the room.&#8221; &#8211;</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> RdgKompagne team</span></p></blockquote>
<h2><b>The importance of interactivity in a multisensory space to enhance enjoyment of life</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wilma is a member of the management team and coordinator of “Team Leefplezier”. This intriguing team name is unique to the Vivium Zorggroep. Leefplezier essentially means “Enjoyment of Life”. According to Wilma, Vivium pays a lot of attention to ensuring their residents </span><b>experience enjoyment throughout the stages of dementia</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Vivium even employs two staff members dedicated specifically to raising funds for this purpose. </span></p>
<blockquote><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">&#8220;</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">We try to closely observe what people need to enhance their enjoyment of life.</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">&#8221; &#8211; Wilma</span></p></blockquote>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1552" src="https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/05/Vivium-medewerkers-830x480-1.jpg" alt="" width="830" height="480" srcset="https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/05/Vivium-medewerkers-830x480-1.jpg 830w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/05/Vivium-medewerkers-830x480-1-300x173.jpg 300w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/05/Vivium-medewerkers-830x480-1-768x444.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px" /></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wilma enthusiastically talks about the new SHX multisensory room:</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> &#8220;At my previous workplace, I already had ideas about using moving images, sound and light. I had a projector installed there, and I could play music, but there was no possibility to combine the two. Back then I already imagined that if I was ever given a second chance to design a similar room, I would try and find a system that would be able to connect all the elements. So that you could give all your attention to the resident without having to worry about the technical stuff. The SHX system is exactly what I already had in mind all those years ago.</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">&#8220;</span></p>
<h2><b>Giving control back to people with dementia</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">According to Wilma, t</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">he main difference with a traditional sensory room is that </span><b>people can influence their environment themselves</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, but they’re also being challenged. This makes them come out of their shell. When people find that they’re able to control the bubble tube with a big button all by themselves, they’re truly in wonder about that, and no longer concerned with the limitations of their dementia. They’re once again, just for a short while, back in control of things. In a traditional sensory room, users are only passively experiencing all the activities</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For Wilma, this was the main consideration for pushing for an SHX multisensory room. She explains: &#8220;</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you suffer from dementia, many aspects of life are decided for you, and you’re largely dependent on caregivers. Your world becomes very small. While part of what defines being human is that you can think and act out of your own free will. If that becomes difficult, but you’re still able to act and also able to recognize the result of those actions, then that’s a very precious experience. </span></i><b><i>You can truly connect with someone by actually doing something together,</i></b><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> not by letting someone passively experience activities. That’s why it’s more difficult to establish a connection with someone in a traditional sensory room.</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">”</span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1555" src="https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/05/Vivium-bewoonster-830x480-2.jpg" alt="" width="830" height="480" srcset="https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/05/Vivium-bewoonster-830x480-2.jpg 830w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/05/Vivium-bewoonster-830x480-2-300x173.jpg 300w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/05/Vivium-bewoonster-830x480-2-768x444.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px" /></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wilma&#8217;s team wants to </span><b>give back a certain level of control to people in the SHX multisensory room. </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">They do this, for example, by letting them influence the colors of the bubble tube or by letting them start a video. But also by enabling them to influence the experience itself. Wilma continues: “</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">We want to give people </span></i><b><i>the opportunity to relive their own memories</i></b><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, for instance by using their personal pictures of a trip to Paris in a slideshow, while serving them some French cheese. I believe that if you hand over as much control over the interpretation of the experience as possible, you not only activate people, but you also </span></i><b><i>enable their inner feelings to resurface</i></b><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Obviously taking into account what people are still capable of themselves. That’s what we aim for with our team; helping people to experience the sparkle of life, even if it’s for a brief moment. Having to live in a care home and suffering from dementia isn’t easy, despite the fact that everybody tries to make life as enjoyable as possible. In this multisensory room, people are able to briefly return to their memories, go back in time, and bring back feelings from long ago”</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
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<h2><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">“We try to give people back their dignity by offering them a multisensory experience and bring their strength back to the surface.”</span></i></h2>
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<h2><b>A valuable asset for all stages of dementia</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wilma enthusiastically explains what she has in mind with the Qinera&#8217;s interactive room stating that </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">recently, we visited a riding school with a resident who worked with horses all of her life. She suffers from later-stage dementia and hardly ever speaks anymore. She blossomed while interacting with the horses, and her vibrant personality resurfaced. We took pictures of her at the riding school, and I created a slideshow with these which she can enjoy with her family in the multisensory room. Thanks to the SXH system, we can create a fully immersive experience for her with soft colors, beautiful music, and we will also give her a photo album. With projects like these, we try to establish a connection between the experience inside the multisensory room and the outside world. It enables us to give people back their dignity and bring their strength back to the surface</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1556" src="https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/05/IMG_20230914_172226722-1-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1920" srcset="https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/05/IMG_20230914_172226722-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/05/IMG_20230914_172226722-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/05/IMG_20230914_172226722-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/05/IMG_20230914_172226722-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/05/IMG_20230914_172226722-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/05/IMG_20230914_172226722-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></p>
<p>Wilma expects that <b>this interactive sensory room will prove to be a valuable asset for all stages of dementia. </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ranging from people who are still very active and get together in the room enjoying a beer and a snack, to people who are no longer able to get out of bed, or even people who are in the terminal phase. Wilma’s team would also like to work together with the spiritual caregivers on creating religious activities for the room. She is currently shooting some footage for this purpose. Even people who are in the terminal phase should eventually be able to spend their last hours enjoying the sound of the sea or images of falling snowflakes. </span></p>
<blockquote><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s enormously </span></i><b><i>important to be able to decide for yourself how you want to leave this life.</i></b><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">”</span></i></p></blockquote>
<h2><b>The future of multisensory spaces in the center </b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Qinera sensory room in this care home was made possible thanks to funding from a foundation called </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stichting Vrienden van De Stichtse Hof</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (Friends of De Stichtse Hof Foundation). Wilma explains that it</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> took quite some persuasion before they approved the financing for the project. A system like this has never been used for people with dementia in the Netherlands. Immersive multisensory rooms are commonly used for people with cognitive disabilities, and she was convinced that people with dementia would experience the same benefits. It took some creativity, but eventually we were able to convince everyone this was the best system to invest in, and not something more traditional. Now that the SHX system has been installed, everyone is very enthusiastic about the possibilities it offers.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">“We have lots of plans for the multisensory room. Everyone is very positive and colleagues come up with their own ideas.”</span></i></p></blockquote>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wilma has lots of plans for the multisensory room and </span>expressed her desire to incorporate the use of the room into the care file of their residents. She emphasized the importance of family involvement in suggesting activities, such as providing pictures of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Additionally, Wilma proposed offering vouchers for tailored activities, such as for family celebrations. Looking ahead, she outlined the team&#8217;s intention to prioritize individualized goals for residents, such as facilitating connections for those in the later stages of dementia, providing relaxation, and fostering creative pursuits.</p>
<p>The team noted the overwhelmingly positive reactions from colleagues, highlighting how visitors to the room are immediately inspired to engage in various activities and generate their own ideas. As people continuously explore new possibilities, they naturally begin to combine different elements. For instance, they are currently developing a plan to collect old LPs, intending to integrate them with a sensor on the <a href="https://qinera.com/en/home/743-shx-proximity.html?search_query=Proximity&amp;results=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Proximity</a> switch to enable users to initiate a multisensory musical experience featuring both audio and visual elements of the artist.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1559" src="https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/05/IMG_20230914_172324372-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1920" srcset="https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/05/IMG_20230914_172324372-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/05/IMG_20230914_172324372-300x225.jpg 300w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/05/IMG_20230914_172324372-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/05/IMG_20230914_172324372-768x576.jpg 768w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/05/IMG_20230914_172324372-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/05/IMG_20230914_172324372-2048x1536.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The multisensory room has been beautifully decorated. In addition to the </span><b>interactive elements</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, the room is equipped with colorful cushions, soothing musical instruments, and scented materials. Together, these materials are used to create an</span><b> immersive multisensory experience</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Wilma says that depending on the activity,: “</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Depending on the activity, we can add other materials as well, such as sand or shells to enhance the feeling of a visit to the beach. We still have a wish list and the Stichting Vrienden van De Stichtse Hof has already indicated they want to contribute to that. Members of the foundation had the opportunity to experience the multisensory room for themselves at the festive inauguration. As a result, they understand very well how broad the applications can be. One of them described it as ‘</span></i><b><i>the entire world is open to you</i></b><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">’. Another member suggested applying for funding for a nice camera, so that we can show our residents self-made videos.</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">”</span></p>
<p>Wilma would like to transform the entire Stichtse Hof into an immersive multisensory environment. She is convinced that ii is what their residents need.</p>
<blockquote><p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">“There’s no need to offer people activities they can’t participate in, this only confronts them with all the things they can no longer do. But in your mind you can do anything, even when you’re old and in bed. When you close your eyes, you can still jump those hurdles. And that’s what counts, because that’s what gives people joy.</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"><em>”</em> &#8211; Wilma</span></p></blockquote>
<h3><strong>Free Project Design</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you want to learn more about the benefits of </span><b>Multisensory Environments</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> or see how you could adapt it to your space, therapeutic goals, and users, you can send an email to <a href="mailto:hello@qinera.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hello@qinera.com</a>.</span></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:06:11 +0000</pubDate>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a type of developmental disorder. It is a complex condition that can cause difficulties in communication, as it often </span><b>affects the way the person perceives stimuli and socialises</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The struggle to integrate the sensations that are perceived, those provided by the senses, can lead to difficulties in learning, playing, interacting with other children, carrying out daily activities&#8230;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Javier has autistic spectrum disorder. He is not a very receptive child and has little responsiveness. For him, it is essential </span><b>to</b> <b>know the environment and to know in which specific space the activities are carried out</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">. With Javier we work with proprioceptive activities, adapted to his needs, for which we use the different elements of the multisensory classroom.</span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-1532 aligncenter" src="https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/01/IMG-20231214-WA0024.jpg" alt="" width="768" height="1024" srcset="https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/01/IMG-20231214-WA0024.jpg 768w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/01/IMG-20231214-WA0024-225x300.jpg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Enhancing proprioception in the sensory classroom</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">CEIP Alto Ebro is an ordinary school where there is a special education classroom. Seeking the greatest possible integration of special education students, breaks are taken together with the rest of the students in the school. Sometimes, however, as in Javier&#8217;s case, the small sensory stimulation room we have in the special classroom is used during the break.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Javier suffers from </span><b>hyperreactivity to sensory stimuli and responds adversely to high-pitched and loud sounds</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">. He is also visually fascinated by lights or spinning objects. Contexts with stimulus overload (lots of lights, loud sounds, people moving fast, crowds&#8230;) are a challenge for him. Break time upsets him and, for this reason, we arrange sessions in the sensory classroom for him.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">&#8220;Proprioception is the sense that lets us perceive the location, movement, and action of parts of the body&#8221;.</span></i></p></blockquote>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our aim when working with Javier is to stimulate him. Each child is unique, just as their needs. And Javier likes to know where the activities will take place and what materials will be used. For this reason, before the activities, we create moments for Javier to interact with the materials in the stimulation classroom, </span><b>so that he gets to know them, knows what they do and can interact with them</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">. It is essential for him to be familiar with the environment.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">&#8220;Back to calm&#8221; in the sensory classroom</span></h2>
<p><b>To achieve calm and relaxation</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> after this overstimulation, we schedule an </span><b>individualised session in the sensory stimulation room</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> at our school. Our aim is to create a sense of safety, help Javier to integrate his sensations and achieve </span><b>physical and mental relaxation</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-1534 aligncenter" src="https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/01/IMG_20231214_113537-scaled-e1706273920323.jpg" alt="" width="1152" height="1580" srcset="https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/01/IMG_20231214_113537-scaled-e1706273920323.jpg 1152w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/01/IMG_20231214_113537-scaled-e1706273920323-219x300.jpg 219w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/01/IMG_20231214_113537-scaled-e1706273920323-747x1024.jpg 747w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/01/IMG_20231214_113537-scaled-e1706273920323-768x1053.jpg 768w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/01/IMG_20231214_113537-scaled-e1706273920323-1120x1536.jpg 1120w" sizes="(max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px" /></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Overloading him with stimuli is not advisable, so </span><b>we start the session with relaxing music</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, at a low volume. After a few minutes, we add some </span><b>activity to the <a href="https://qinera.com/en/bubble-tubes/782-luminea-bubble-tube.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bubble tube</a></b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, with a steady and continuous vibration. We change the colour of the column (within a palette of cold colours, since they are relaxing) in a slow sequence, which is varied by Javier himself thanks to the button panel (</span><a href="https://qinera.com/en/shx-system/796-button-6.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>button 6</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">). We act as his guide, directing his hand, as he lacks the intention to do it independently.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After a few minutes, we leave the blue light fixed on the </span><a href="https://qinera.com/en/bubble-tubes/782-luminea-bubble-tube.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>bubble tube</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and add a gentle vibration to the </span><a href="https://qinera.com/en/seating-positioning/770-vibroacoustic-armchair.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>armchair</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> or rocking chair in which he is sitting. If we don&#8217;t have a <a href="https://qinera.com/en/seating-positioning/738-vibroacoustic-individual-chair-with-arms.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vibro-acoustic chair</a>, we can transform the foam furniture we have thanks to the Qinera </span><a href="https://qinera.com/en/vibration-sound/758-sound-system-for-vibroacustic-element.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>converter element</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sometimes, we also work with fibre optics before introducing vibration, as a tactile and proprioceptive element, </span><b>always seeking calm and relaxation</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, with cold colours (blue, green, violet&#8230;).</span></p>
<blockquote><p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">&#8220;We are constantly observing his reactions, since he doesn&#8217;t react to the same stimuli in the same way every day. That&#8217;s why we integrate them one by one, individually, observing his response&#8221;. </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Verónica Herrero Prieto (Therapeutic Pedagogy at the Special Education Classroom)</span></p></blockquote>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1528" src="https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/01/IMG_20231214_113650-scaled-e1706274134120.jpg" alt="" width="1152" height="1484" srcset="https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/01/IMG_20231214_113650-scaled-e1706274134120.jpg 1152w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/01/IMG_20231214_113650-scaled-e1706274134120-233x300.jpg 233w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/01/IMG_20231214_113650-scaled-e1706274134120-795x1024.jpg 795w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2024/01/IMG_20231214_113650-scaled-e1706274134120-768x989.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px" /></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Looking for a little more relaxation, we work with the </span><b>weighted blanket</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, as it is a </span><b>great proprioceptive stimulus</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> that helps him to regulate himself. Progressively, we vary its location on Javier (on the shoulders, shoulder girdle, pelvic girdle&#8230;). By providing deep pressure, we are giving him </span><b>a</b> <b>tactile and proprioceptive stimulus</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, thus working on sensory difficulties. It is a pressure that is exerted on different areas and which provides a sensation similar to being held or firmly caressed. The aim of this activity is to </span><b>enhance the feeling of calm and reduce anxiety</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Depending on his responses and reactions, we sometimes continue to work on proprioception with the different </span><b>rollers, balls and proprioceptive elements</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> that we have, always starting with deep pressure on a part of his body, which we gradually reduce throughout the session, concluding with the brushes with which we carry out much more superficial proprioceptive work.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">&#8220;Proprioceptive work helps us to improve aspects such as posture, balance, muscle tone, gravitational security and coordination. All of this has a positive impact on Javier&#8217;s ability to self-regulate and organise his movement&#8221;. </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alicia López Marcos (Physiotherapist)</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are no magic solutions for working with students with this type of disorder. At the school, we work to incorporate resources and materials that benefit our students in some way.</span></p>
<h3><strong>Free Project Design</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you want to learn more about the benefits of </span><b>Multisensory Environments</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> or see how you could adapt it to your space, therapeutic goals, and users, you can send an email to <a href="mailto:hello@qinera.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hello@qinera.com</a>.</span></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The advanced therapeutic centre &#8216;Cromo Somos&#8217; has graciously opened its doors to showcase how sensory stimulation therapy becomes a powerful ally for individuals affected by...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The advanced therapeutic centre &#8216;<strong>Cromo Somos&#8217;</strong> has graciously opened its doors to showcase how sensory stimulation therapy becomes a powerful ally for individuals affected by<strong> Rett Syndrome, neurodevelopmental disorders, and rare diseases</strong>.</p>
<p>Francisco Santiago, the center&#8217;s director, and pedagogical therapist Virginia Barragán, shed light on their utilization of the <a href="https://qinera.com/en/shx-system/475-shx-central-rack.html?search_query=BJ-EX02&amp;results=3">Qinera-exclusive</a> Multisensory Room to enhance well-being, foster communication, and uplift spirits.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1488" src="https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2023/07/Mi-Princesa-Rett-sala-video-3-1-1536x864-1.png" alt="" width="1536" height="864" srcset="https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2023/07/Mi-Princesa-Rett-sala-video-3-1-1536x864-1.png 1536w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2023/07/Mi-Princesa-Rett-sala-video-3-1-1536x864-1-300x169.png 300w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2023/07/Mi-Princesa-Rett-sala-video-3-1-1536x864-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2023/07/Mi-Princesa-Rett-sala-video-3-1-1536x864-1-768x432.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px" /></p>
<h2><b>Guiding the Senses</b></h2>
<p>Rett Syndrome, a rare <strong>neurological disorder primarily affecting girls</strong>, presents challenges in neurological development. It can lead to regression in cognitive development, speech difficulties, and verbal communication obstacles, alongside symptoms such as progressive motor loss. While there may be no cure, <strong>treatments and therapies can significantly improve the quality of life for these individuals</strong>.</p>
<p>Multisensory rooms provide an ideal setting for supportive therapies, aiding girls and women in their speech, cognition, and social interaction challenges.</p>
<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;Thanks to the room, we achieve more meaningful therapies, with improved visual focus, calming returns, and enhanced concentration on breathing, among other benefits facilitated by the room.&#8221; &#8211; </em>Francisco Santiago, director of the Cromo Somos centre and founder of the <a href="https://miprincesarett.es/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mi Princesa Rett Foundation</a>.</p></blockquote>
<p><a href="https://bjliveat.com/fibre-optics/786-luminea-fiber.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-1490 size-full" src="https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2023/07/Mi-Princesa-Rett-sala-video-6-1536x864-1.png" alt="" width="1536" height="864" srcset="https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2023/07/Mi-Princesa-Rett-sala-video-6-1536x864-1.png 1536w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2023/07/Mi-Princesa-Rett-sala-video-6-1536x864-1-300x169.png 300w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2023/07/Mi-Princesa-Rett-sala-video-6-1536x864-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2023/07/Mi-Princesa-Rett-sala-video-6-1536x864-1-768x432.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px" /></a></p>
<h2>Therapeutic benefits of the multisensory room</h2>
<h4>Well-being and proprioception</h4>
<p>The multisensory room offers a<strong> wide array of sensory stimuli</strong> to help girls and women <strong>develop and promote their senses</strong>. Thanks to the <a href="https://qinera.com/en/42-shx-system">Qinera SHX System</a>, all elements in the room can be activated simultaneously, creating an immersive experience controllable by therapists through a tablet.</p>
<p>With this technology, tailored sessions can be designed to promote, for example:</p>
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<li>Visual focus: achieved through <a href="https://qinera.com/en/bubble-tubes/782-luminea-bubble-tube.html?search_query=BJ-LTUB&amp;results=1">the bubble tube</a> for concentration and attention</li>
<li>Relaxation and proprioception via to the <a href="https://qinera.com/en/beds/388-water-bed.html?search_query=BJ-EMCA-V&amp;results=2">water bed</a></li>
<li>Body awareness and hand movement through <a href="https://qinera.com/en/fibre-optics/786-luminea-fiber.html?search_query=BJ-LFIB2&amp;results=1">fibre optics</a></li>
</ul>
<p>The room includes a wealth of audiovisual content designed for therapy, such as projecting a parachute drop, narrating a story, exploring the world and glaciers, or experiencing fireworks. In such instances, the <a href="https://qinera.com/en/seating-positioning/736-vibroacoustic-transformable-pouf.html?search_query=BJ-EMPT-V&amp;results=2">vibration of the chair</a> or the <a href="https://qinera.com/en/beds/740-vibroacoustic-bed-with-legs-.html?search_query=BJ-EMC-V&amp;results=2">vibroacoustic bed</a> allows users to feel the force of the explosions within their own bodies. Another element enhancing proprioception is the <a href="https://qinera.com/en/fibre-optics/786-luminea-fiber.html?search_query=BJ-LFIB2&amp;results=1">fibre optics</a> strands, which, when placed on the body, enable individuals to experience and &#8216;touch&#8217; the changing lights and colors.</p>
<p><a href="https://qinera.com/en/377-luminea" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-1486 size-full" src="https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2023/07/Mi-Princesa-Rett-sala-video-1-1536x864-1.png" alt="" width="1536" height="864" srcset="https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2023/07/Mi-Princesa-Rett-sala-video-1-1536x864-1.png 1536w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2023/07/Mi-Princesa-Rett-sala-video-1-1536x864-1-300x169.png 300w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2023/07/Mi-Princesa-Rett-sala-video-1-1536x864-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2023/07/Mi-Princesa-Rett-sala-video-1-1536x864-1-768x432.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px" /></a></p>
<h4>Return to calm</h4>
<p>Elements such as the vibroacoustic chair, synchronized with the room&#8217;s <a href="https://qinera.com/en/377-luminea">lighting elements</a>, facilitate relaxation and a return to calm. With Qinera technology, a serene environment, such as a forest of trees, can be projected on the screen, while the chair vibrates in rhythm with the audiovisual content on the wall. Simultaneously, other elements in the room (tube, fiber, etc.) take on a soft green hue, with soothing music <strong>creating a calming atmosphere</strong>. These sensory activities help <strong>reduce anxiety and stress,</strong> <strong>providing a peaceful and secure space for users</strong>.</p>
<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;With the elements incorporated by Qinera, our therapies have become much more meaningful. We obtain benefits that would be impossible without this room.&#8221;</em> &#8211; Virginia Barragán.</p></blockquote>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1489" src="https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2023/07/Mi-Princesa-Rett-sala-video-4-1536x864-1.png" alt="" width="1536" height="864" srcset="https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2023/07/Mi-Princesa-Rett-sala-video-4-1536x864-1.png 1536w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2023/07/Mi-Princesa-Rett-sala-video-4-1536x864-1-300x169.png 300w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2023/07/Mi-Princesa-Rett-sala-video-4-1536x864-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https://themultisensoryblog.com/app/media/2023/07/Mi-Princesa-Rett-sala-video-4-1536x864-1-768x432.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px" /></p>
<h4>Cognitive stimulation and participation</h4>
<p>Interacting with the various elements encourages active participation and <strong>aids in the development of cognitive and motor skills</strong>. Sensing the changing light and colors of the fiber optic strands while on the waterbed or engaging with the illuminated elements via the <a href="https://qinera.com/en/ultraviolet/765-led-uv-spotlight.html?search_query=BJ-EIFUVLX&amp;results=1">LED UV Spotlight</a> projector helps activate and enhance concentration.</p>
<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;The room allows us to offer experiences that individuals couldn&#8217;t attain in their daily lives alone.&#8221;</em> &#8211; Virginia Barragán.</p></blockquote>
<p>We can create fireworks, with strong vibrations and loud sounds—the chair vibrates, and so do they. The same applies to <a href="https://qinera.com/en/shx-system/486-shx-soap-bubble-machine.html?search_query=BJ-EX46&amp;results=1">soap bubbles</a>: they emerge when &#8216;it&#8217;s raining,&#8217; and individuals get wet when they burst, experiencing the sensation firsthand.</p>
<h2>A specialized tean for sensory stimulation</h2>
<p>The success of the multisensory room at Cromo Somos is largely attributed to the <strong>specialized team of therapists and professionals</strong> working there. These experts have experience in tailoring room activities to the individual needs of each person.</p>
<p>With the multisensory room, users receive information through their senses. Virginia affirms that &#8216;<em>being able to communicate with someone who lacks spoken language allows you to understand their preferences, communicate, learn, and engage in leisure activities using a computer</em>.&#8217;</p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="CromoSomos Multisensory Room, a point of reference for Rett Syndrome and rare diseases (Spain)" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-9Pckopj9OM?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https://themultisensoryblog.com" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>How can we stimulate all the senses within a room? Through different sessions, <strong>users experience the world through their senses</strong>, accessing daily life experiences. At Cromo Somos, they achieve more meaningful therapies, improving visual focus, calming returns, and enhancing concentration on breathing, among other benefits promoted by the room.</p>
<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;We are a reference point; other organizations visit us to see what we have and attempt to replicate it. We&#8217;re at the top when it comes to tool'&#8221; -Francisco Santiago.</em></p></blockquote>
<h3><strong>Free Project Design</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you want to learn more about the benefits of </span><b>Multisensory Environments</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> or see how you could adapt it to your space, therapeutic goals, and users, you can send an email to <a href="mailto:hello@qinera.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hello@qinera.com</a>.</span></p>
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