SpaceKraft Visual Sensory Play Centre
Featuring shatter-resistant acrylic safety mirrors that magnify the soothing sensory visuals, the SpaceKraft Visual Sensory Play Centre consists of bubble tubes, fibre optic strands and UV sensory toys which play a vital role in sensory development. The play centre can be an ideal addition to any sensory or darkened room, encouraging visual development, communication skills, and providing a calming influence on people with autism and sensory processing disorders.
What's Included?
- 1 x Bubble Tube - H620mm
- 1 x 100 Strand Fibre Optic Sideglow - 800mm
- 1 x UV Lightbox - W440mm x D125mm
- 1 x Set of UV Linelite Tubing
- 1 x Set of UV Coloured Shapes
- 3 x Slimline Switches
Benefits of the Bubble Tube
Bubble tubes are ideal for teaching basic cause-and-effect, colour recognition and are an excellent way to help with visual tracking, something many children with sensory processing disorder find difficult. The multi-sensory stimulation provided by the visual spectacle and the vibration caused by the bubbles proves extremely popular for children with sensory processing disorders.
Encourages Tactile Interaction
When you touch the bubble tube you can feel the vibrations caused by a steady stream of bubbles, appealing to users who are better engaged by tactile sensory interaction. We find users often like to hug the tubes in order to feel the vibrations.
The beautiful sensory bubble tube in action
Maintenance of the Bubble Tube
It's recommended that you treat the Bubble Tube with BCB liquid regularly to reduce the build up of bacteria and algae in the water. It's also recommended that you change the water in the tube every month.
What Are the Benefits of Fibre Optics?
Fibre optics offer bright, colourful visual effects that aid the understanding of cause and effect. The fibre optics have also been shown to act as a calming sensory experience, helping the user to feel relaxed and safe.
How Can the Fibre Optics Be Used?
One technique that can be employed in a sensory environment is to use the fibre optic strands as a weighted brush. This brushing has a calming effect and can be used as a reassuring tactile experience for people with sensory processing disorders.
Encourage engagement with the fibre optic strands
Ideal for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder
Sensory processing disorder is a condition where the brain has difficulty receiving and responding to information received through the senses. Equipment such as the Fibre Optic Sideglow and Lightsource is effective for treating sensory processing problems because it encourages engagement with sensory phenomenon in a controlled and safe way.
Benefits of the Slimline Switches
- The connecting cable is two metres long, giving you plenty of length to position the switch in the ideal place.
- The bright colours of the switches makes them clearly visible, which is ideal for users with limited vision.
- The surface plate requires very little pressure to press it down, making it suitable for people who may struggle with other switches.
- The Slimline Switch is ideal for use in sensory rooms and has been designed to work with compatible switch adaptors and switch adapted equipment.
- The Slimline Coloured Switch is great for developing a sense of independence and understanding the relationship between cause and effect.
Safety Information
The Visual Sensory Play Centre should be used under the supervision of a responsible adult at all times.
Dimensions
- Size: H770mm x W1000mm x D380mm
