The SENDcast Myth Busting the Magic of Sensory Rooms with Joanna Grace
Multisensory rooms have become increasingly popular. They typically occupy considerable space, require substantial financial investment, and consume significant amounts of time and human effort.
However, there is a mismatch between expectation and experience of sensory rooms, which is underpinned by some fundamental misunderstandings from their conception. People may feel disappointed and that the equipment is insufficient, or that they need to try something different.
Joanna Grace, sensory engagement and inclusion specialist, joins me in today's episode 'Myth busting the Magic of Sensory Rooms'. In 2019 Joanna conducted research into the use of multisensory rooms which looked into effective practice and identifying key features and barriers.
In this podcast Joanna highlights:
- the history of sensory rooms
- her research findings
- evidence based practice
- that effectiveness is not related to the price
- having every single classroom as a sensory room
- the importance of understanding why and who you're doing it for
Joanna Grace is a sensory engagement and inclusion specialist, doctoral researcher, author, trainer, TEDx speaker and Founder of The Sensory Projects.
Joanna has worked with people with learning disabilities and neurodivergent conditions aged from 0-100 (well 1 day old – 87 years old to be precise) in a range of settings and context.
Through all she does Joanna is seeking to contribute to a future where people are understood in spite of their differences.
Contact JoannaWebsite – www.TheSensoryProjects.co.uk
Email – sensorystory@gmail.com
Twitter – @Jo3Grace
Facebook – www.Facebook.com/JoannaGraceTSP
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