Articles

A Sensational Space

A Sensational Space

Posted by ​Emily Smolak, MS, OTR/L ATF/Habilitation Services Manager at The Verland Foundation, Inc. on Sep 22nd 2022

Rejuvenating Verland’s Multi-Sensory Environment , or Sensory Room, as dubbed by the Verland therapists, was a project I eagerly dove into about a year ago. The journey started with researchin … read more
Sensory Spaces

Sensory Spaces

Posted by Deborah Smitsky, OTR/L, The Watson Institute on Jun 15th 2022

I recently attended a symphony performance by an amazing orchestra. I entered the performance feeling stressed, but soon found myself relaxing to the soothing sounds. It was the “just right” sensor … read more
Multi-Sensory Environment at Pediatric Movement Center

Multi-Sensory Environment at Pediatric Movement Center

Posted by Erin Salahov, COTA/L, Pediatric Movement Center, Hagerstown, Maryland on Jan 10th 2018

The light room. The chill-out room. The sensory room. It has many names, and many purposes. From physical therapy to occupational therapy to speech therapy, we all utilize our MSE (Multi-Sensory En … read more
Welcome to Southpaw MSE

Welcome to Southpaw MSE

Posted by Tom Marshall-Director, MSE Sales and Training on Jan 3rd 2018

Welcome to the inaugural newsletter of Southpaw MSE – Mindful Sensory Exercise. The focus of the newsletter will be for all sensory room practitioners, regardless of whether you use Southpaw MSE eq … read more