Specialist sensory equipment available at our Alan Shearer Short Break Centre is helping one of our regular guests gain the confidence to continue to expand his horizons.
12-year-old year old Taylor has a disability which makes it difficult for him to venture out of his room to socialise or join in with activities, but a favourite sensory unit and the patient support of our staff is helping to deliver great results.
Early each morning during his visits, and still dressed in PJs, Taylor makes a bee line for the sensory unit where he can press the buttons to change the panel’s lighting patterns and choose his favourite musical sounds.
“Because the equipment is mobile, we can gradually increase the distance Taylor has to move to use it,” said Short Break Manager, Jackie Dunn. “It’s now sitting in the corridor outside of Taylor’s room, but he doesn’t seem to notice that in his excitement to get to it to play. This is a massive achievement for Taylor and we’re over the moon at his progress.”