After Zajecar and Sjenica, the sensory room in Kovacica is the third we opened this year. Multi-sensory rooms are particularly important in creating the best possible ambiance for the treatment of developmentally impaired children
Through our significant partnership with The Human Safety Net and Generali Insurance Serbia, we opened the first multi-sensory room in Kovacica. The resources for this rather important type of support were collected during a global humanitarian challenge co-led by the Foundation and the employees of Generali Insurance Serbia, within their global initiative The Human Safety Net. Additionally, having recognized the importance of such rooms, Generali Insurance contributed with additional financial aid in order to collect sufficient funds for the three planned rooms.
A sensory room is a special space designed to develop one’s senses, usually through special lighting, music, and/or objects. It is often used as a therapy for children with limited communication skills. There are multiple types of sensory rooms and purposes for use that have been created and implemented in different practice areas. When used appropriately, sensory rooms help create a safe space; expedite the therapeutic alliance; provide opportunities for engagement in prevention and crisis de-escalation strategies & promote self-care/self-nurturance, recovery, and resilience.