SENcastle

The Value SENcastle Brings 

Stimulates 5 sensory systems.

• SENcastle covers auditory, visual, tactile, vestibular, and proprioceptive stimulation

42 sensory cards, 210 sensory scenes and 6 sensory cushions

• Combined with the central light column, they create a rich and engaging sensory experience.

Immense source of therapy inspiration

• The detailed handbook, filled with therapy ideas, offers practical tools for creating personalized sessions. With numerous sensory cards and scenes, it supports a wide range of therapy needs.

Designed for children with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, ADD, learning difficulties, intellectual disabilities, motor difficulties, multiple disabilities, rare genetic diseases, speech and language difficulties, sensory integration difficulties and disorder (SPD), anxiety disorders and others.

Also for adults with mental health difficulties and anyone who needs a calming and relaxation zone with a controlled amount of sensory input.

It provides input for 5 sensory systems:

• Visual – illuminated pillar and its overall design
• Auditory – integrated speaker in base of central column plus Bluetooth headphone support (included)
• Tactile – SENcastle itself, plus 6 sensory cushions
• Vestibular – balance and our body orientation in space and gaze stabilisation during movement
• Proprioceptive – enables the perception of the body’s position and movement in space without relying on vision

Imagine a compact sensory room that takes less space, is affordable, quick to install, mobile, and provides each user with high-quality, comprehensive, and individually tailored sensory input. It is a dedicated space for relaxation and stimulating children’s senses across various environments. By providing controlled input for five sensory systems – auditory, visual, tactile, proprioceptive, and vestibular, SENcastle ensures comprehensive sensory engagement.

SENcastle, developed in collaboration with special education teachers and sensory integration therapists, is a unique multimodal sensory device that connects a child’s sensory needs with assistive technology.

SENcastle is made with high-quality materials and a spacious interior with a central colour-changing light column controlling visual and auditory elements that can calm or stimulate the senses.. The base contains user-friendly buttons for easy operation. In addition to playing predesigned sensory scenes, SENcastle also offers the unique option of recording custom messages.

42 sensory cards, 210 sensory scenes and 6 sensory cushions

Sensory cards and buttons activate scenes in these categories:

• relaxation
• education
• time orientation
• emotions
• social challenges
• interactivity.

It is complemented by sensory cushions, including tactile, auditory, vibrating, weighted, abstract tactile, and multi-sensory types.

Together, they create a rich and engaging sensory experience.

Sensory Cards Explained

Each card contains 5 sensory scenes that cover different themes. Cards include the following subjects:

Relaxation and stimulation

Children often require sensory input that will stimulate or calm their sensory systems. This customised type of input is facilitated by the use of sensory scenes within these 6 cards

Time orientation

The group consists of 3 cards that facilitate an easier understanding of concepts related to time orientation.

Educational content

A set of 12 cards covers areas such as animals, modes of transportation, and musical instruments, facilitating their adoption in a fun way.

Emotions

We created this card to help children recognise but also name their own and others emotions more easily.

Sensorily challenging social situations

Dentist’s, Hairdresser’s, Airports, Shopping centers etc.

Interactive cards

This set includes 7 interactive SENcastle cards that allow recording sets of messages and active user participation, promoting better concentration and understanding of cause-and-effect relationships.

Therapy inspiration

SENcastle comes with a detailed handbook full of therapy ideas and guidelines. It offers practical tools for creating personalised sessions. With numerous sensory cards and scenes, it covers all therapy needs. From relaxation to social skill development, it provides a flexible and enriching sensory experience.

Therapeutic Benefits

It helps children prepare for real-world sensory environments in a safe and controlled way by promoting sensory integration, motor skills, and adaptive responses.

It supports daily functioning and reduces stress and anxiety.

Who is SENcastle for?

SENcastle is primarily intended for children aged 3 to 18 years, but it can also be used by adults.

Given its characteristics, it is intended for the following groups:

• Children with sensory integration difficulties / disorder (SPD)
• Children with autism spectrum disorders
• Children with ADD and ADHD
• Children with intellectual disabilities
• Children with various motor difficulties
• Children with multiple disabilities
• Children with rare genetic diseases
• Children with speech-language difficulties
• Children with learning difficulties
• People with mental health difficulties and anyone who needs a calming and relaxation zone with a controlled amount of sensory input

The unique sensory environment is perfect for anywhere looking for high quality alternative to large sensory room projects in:

• Nurseries
• Schools
• Rehabilitation centers
• Healthcare homes
• Hospitals
• Specialised clinics
• Associations
• Family houses or apartments
• Shopping centres
• Airports

Specifications 

• Made with Italian military grade fabric, fully machine washable and tear-proof
• All components are fully food-safe
• Optional ceiling tether
• Illuminated central column instantly programmable for different environment settings
• Changing colours and patterns of light
• Central column is polycarbonate (practically indestructible)
• Large coloured buttons allow interaction with 80 different scenes via cards which colour and sound co-ordinate
• 80 interactive cards across 6 categories use RFID technology