Sensory Enrichment Spaces

Bring inside the natural benefits of the outside.

In Education, Sensory Enrichment Spaces enable students to learn more quickly and easily by exposing them to a variety of sensory stimulations not found in the classroom.

In Addiction, Sensory Enrichment Spaces enable faster recovery and healing by providing a soothing and stimulating environment for their brains.

Burnout is real for teachers, clinicians, frontline workers, etc. Let us re-design your staff room into an enrichment oasis, and give your team the energy and resilience they have been looking for.

Not your typical sensory rooms

More than exposing the individual to generic stimuli, Sensory Enrichment Rooms were created and designed by Mendability to trigger the mechanisms of brain plasticity and direct the surge of activity and growth to specific brain functions.

Sensory Enrichment therapy and Environmental Enrichment Spaces have been shown in clinical trials to be many times more effective than standard care and standard sensory environments.

  1. Woo CC, Leon M. Environmental enrichment as an effective treatment for autism: a randomized controlled trial. Behav Neurosci. 2013

  2. Woo CC, Donnelly JH, Steinberg-Epstein R, Leon M. Environmental Enrichment as a Therapy for Autism: A Clinical Trial Replication and Extension. Behav Neurosci. 2015

  3. Aronoff E, Hillyer R, Leon M. Environmental Enrichment Therapy for Autism: Outcomes with Increased Access. Neural Plast. 2016

  4. Bourdon, E., Belmin, J. Enriched gardens improve cognition and independence of nursing home residents with dementia: a pilot controlled trial. Alz Res Therapy. 2021

Sample Design - 20ft x 15ft

  1. Participant enters into soothing space with soft nature sounds, soft lighting and natural decor and style.

  2. Smell and Feel and Fingertip Massage

  3. Multi-texture Path

  4. Mirror Station

  5. Art and Stickers and Re-arrange Plants

  6. Thermal Contrast and Hold & Squeeze

  7. Finger Stimulation

  8. Balance Boards

  9. Sensory Associations

  10. Smell and Slow Motion

  11. Blindfolded Shape Puzzles

  12. Desk (Sorting, writing, finger stimulation, etc.)

  13. Art and Music Relaxation Booth

The above diagram represents a 300 sqft room design, with a series of therapy stations that correlate to specific protocols that have been developed and tested by Mendability.

Stations are easily adaptable to deliver multiple protocols. This room design can accommodate up to 6 clients and 3 accompanying professionals.

Advantages of the room when combined with a Sensory Enrichment Therapy Program

Time

  • The modular design makes the installation a quick and mess-free 2-day process.

  • The durable and safe equipment installed comes with a 10-year warranty.

  • Once the room is installed, everything required for enrichment protocols is ready to use.

  • Maintenance typically requires less than 15 minutes per week.

Engagement

  • Its unique and welcoming design makes it a place children look forward to visiting.

  • Teachers and professionals report more consistent engagement from the students than regular therapy sessions.

Customization

  • Room is custom-designed and built to fit in your space.

  • Mendability also customizes the program to the unique needs and profile of each student.

Communication

  • Built-in check-in and check-out pad to make reporting automatic

Efficacy

  • Environmental Enrichment and Mendability's sensory enrichment program have been the subject of many clinical trials.

  • For example, 21% of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders no longer qualify for their initial diagnosis after 6 months.

  • Also participants saw an average increase of 10 points in their IQ.

Security & Privacy

  • Safety is always paramount and we like to ensure we have all angles covered

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