Sensory Integration Therapy Igloo: Calm Down Den for Development

Therapy Igloo: A Safe Haven for Sensory Discovery

This therapeutic igloo is a specialized space designed for sensory integration activities. The dim interior environment helps children filter out external distractions, creating optimal conditions for targeted play and sensory engagement.

Pedagogical Benefits

• Stimuli Regulation: Helps children decompress from environmental overstimulation and find calm.
• Focus & Concentration: The enclosed structure encourages attention toward specific visual or tactile tasks.
• Safe Exploration: Provides a secure, "womb-like" environment that builds confidence in anxious learners.

Use in Therapy / Classroom

• Sensory Rooms: An ideal base for using projectors, fiber optics, and tactile sensory bins.
• Inclusive Classrooms: Functions as a "calm-down corner" for students with ADHD or Autism (ASD).
• Occupational Therapy: Perfect for working on body awareness and deep pressure input.

Skills Developed

• Proprioception & Spatial Awareness: Understanding body position within a defined, cozy space.
• Sensory Discrimination: Enhancing the ability to distinguish between different tactile and visual inputs.
• Emotional Self-Regulation: Learning to manage stress and anxiety in a controlled setting.

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: 150 x 150 x 152 cm.
• Materials: Durable PVC fabric roof; 15 cm thick walls for maximum stability.
• Safety Features: Includes two mesh windows (42 cm diam.) for ventilation and heavy-duty Velcro fasteners.