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23 Apr

Enter a world of immersive learning and exploration with Sensory Guru at Naidex 2018

by Liana Tarling
in Events, Magic Carpet, Magic Mirror, SEN, Sensory Rooms
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Showcasing Magic Mirror, Magic Carpet and Sensory VR, as well as the latest in Assistive Technology and Sensory Room design   Naidex 2018 will see the launch of Sensory Guru’s pioneering new products and mixed access solutions, which aim to enable people of all ages and abilities to access learning, therapy and play in exciting new ways.   Sensory Guru’s latest development, Magic Mirror, provides users with highly engaging,...

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28 Mar

How can you make learning environments suitable for a person with autism?

by Liana Tarling
in SEN, Sensory, Sensory Rooms
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        As part of #WorldAutismAwarenessWeek, Chloe Harwood, Head of Sensory Room Design at Sensory Guru, has shared her top tips on how to create learning spaces that are accessible for a person with autism.   Versatility   People with autism can suffer from hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity.   Hypersensitivity relates to when a person’s senses are too acute. This means that they could become overstimulated and sensitive to certain sounds, smells, sights or textures.   Hyposensitivity...

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27 Mar

What should you consider when designing learning content for a person with autism?

by Liana Tarling
in Magic Carpet, Magic Mirror, SEN, Sensory
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As part of #WorldAutismAwarenessWeek, Lead Content Developer at Sensory Guru, Tony Lowry, has shared his top tips for designing interactive content that is suitable for a person with autism.   At Sensory Guru we work to create technology that will enhance people’s lives within therapy, education and play.   We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential - regardless of age, disability, or any other...

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26 Mar

Hidden potential of child with autism unlocked by Magic Mirror and Magic Carpet

by Liana Tarling
in Case study, Magic Carpet, Magic Mirror, SEN, Sensory
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Sensory Guru is working to raise awareness of Autism, as part of #WorldAutismAwarenessWeek. Here, Product Specialist Shaun Fallon recounts one of the most meaningful and memorable moments of his career so far, when working with a child with autism.   “One of the most stand out moments that I have had in my career, was when I was carrying out a demonstration of the Magic Mirror and...

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12 Jan

What ethical considerations should you account for when using VR?

by Liana Tarling
in Research and Development, Virtual Reality
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Virtual Reality (VR) can have a tremendous impact upon people’s lives, however, it should be noted that VR is not for everyone and participation should be voluntary.   The immersive impact of VR can be quite dramatic, which means that there are ethical considerations to take into account when using the technology.   Should I allow people who are unable to express consent to experience VR?   This is a very...

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08 Jan

The Importance of Touch in Early Child Development

by Liana Tarling
in Monday Motivation, Research and Development, SEN, Sensory, Sensory Rooms
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Did you know that our sense of touch is controlled by a huge network of nerve endings and touch receptors in the skin known as the somatosensory system?   This system is responsible for all the sensations that we feel. It is made up of a complex system of sensory neurons and pathways that send messages to the brain, in response to changes taking place on our bodies surface.   The brain does not respond to...

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18 Dec

Monday Motivation: Understanding the Difference Between AR and VR

by Liana Tarling
in Monday Motivation, Research and Development
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  Augmented and virtual reality have the ability to transform the way we experience the world – but what is the difference between these emerging technologies?   Augmented reality (AR) blurs the boundaries between the real and virtual world, by taking the existing environment and adding virtual objects to it.   This means that you could be sitting in your living room, watching dragons soar around the space.   Virtual reality (VR),...

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11 Dec

Monday Motivation: Music and Memory

by Liana Tarling
in Adults, Monday Motivation, Sensory Rooms
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Did you know that we store different parts of a memory, such as sounds, music, objects, or people’s faces in different parts of our brain?   This means that when we try to recall something that has happened, we have to piece the various elements of the memory back together, by recalling information that is stored in the different locations.   Due to this, if certain sections of our...

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04 Dec

Monday Motivation: Making classrooms accessible spaces for children with autism

by Liana Tarling
in Immersive Spaces, Monday Motivation, Sensory, Sensory Rooms
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  [caption id="attachment_20859" align="alignright" width="300"] National Autistic Society Campaign[/caption] An overwhelming 40% of parents who have a child with autism say that their child’s school does not adequately meet their needs, according to a report published by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Autism (APPGA) and the National Autistic Society (NAS).   Despite more than 1 in 100 children being autistic, Autism and education in England 2017, states that...

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27 Nov

Monday Motivation: The Power of Play

by Liana Tarling
in Magic Carpet, Monday Motivation, Play, SEN
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[caption id="attachment_20839" align="alignright" width="300"] St Joseph's Specialist School and College - Nurture Room[/caption] Did you know that The Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) is the most widely sanctioned human rights treaty in history?   The United States is the only country that has yet to ratify this celebrated agreement – although it has signalled its intention to do so.   Article 31 of The Convention on the...

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