OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

In recent years there has been a tremendous growth in the use of micro technological resources which can promote enjoyment and education for children and young people who have learning disabilities. One such method has been the use of sensory stimulation rooms which have been tested and are now well established in the U.K., Holland and Germany. The environment has proved to be very stimulating has proved to be very stimulating and creative. The programmes are individually designed and cater to the needs of users with special needs.

Our aims are to ensure that every child, even with the most profound disability should benefit from sensory stimulation, by making it more exciting and enjoyable. The ultimate aim is to make the user develop confidence in self – operational techniques.

Our objective is clearly to use these techniques as part of the therapeutic programmes designed for each pupil, so as to develop self – confidence and encourage responses for a variety of stimulating experiences.

The Multi – Sensory Center at the Down Syndrome Association is open to all infants, children and persons with challenges.