{"id":7064,"date":"2022-01-03T15:47:32","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T21:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.racinelibrary.info\/?page_id=7064"},"modified":"2023-02-17T10:54:01","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T16:54:01","slug":"sensory-room","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.racinelibrary.info\/use-your-library\/social-services\/sensory-room\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensory Room \u2014 A quiet space to take a break, de-stress and stim"},"content":{"rendered":"
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Sensory Room” subhead=”A quiet space to take a break, de-stress and stim” button_one_text=”Call to Book” button_one_url=”tel:2626369217″ admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/www.racinelibrary.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_20220120_132211-scaled.jpg” button_one_icon=”%%104%%” button_one_icon_color=”#ffffff” button_one_on_hover=”off” hover_enabled=”0″ button_one_icon_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_one_icon_color__hover=”#0c71c3″ alt=”A photo of the sensory room with dim, blue-toned lights. This photo shows a lava lamp full of fake jellyfish on top of a shelf by a rocking floor chair.” title_text=”Sensory Room Jellyfish Lamp and Rocking Chair” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Breadcrumb” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Breadcrumb Row for Regular Webpages (Multiple Pages)” module_class=”check_pd_fix pb-3″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_module=”7473″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”15px|15px|20px|15px|false|true”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Breadcrumb (Multiple Pages)” module_id=”breadcrumbs_set” module_class=”pb-0″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.5em” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nHome<\/a><\/span><\/span>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” admin_label=”Body” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”-25px|0px||0px|false|true” custom_margin_tablet=”25px||0px||false|true” custom_margin_phone=”-25px|0px|0px|0px|false|true” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ specialty_columns=”2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”Info Text” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Intro” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation_tablet=”left” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off”]<\/p>\n The Racine Public Library’s sensory room is a private, quiet room full of calming toys and tools like bubble tanks, cozy enclosures, tactile wall toys, sensory lights and more. It also includes a privacy screen and chair for nursing parents.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion admin_label=”Accordion – FAQs” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_level=”h4″ locked=”off” icon_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” icon_color__hover=”#4ab849″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Blank” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”display:none;”][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What is a sensory room?” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”6680d508-616e-43ab-9311-8886ca953d3f” closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” open=”off”]<\/p>\n A sensory room is a relaxing space with furniture, toys, gadgets and more to meet people’s unique sensory needs. Sensory rooms can be an educational or development space for children or cognitively disabled people. They can soothe an autistic person experiencing a meltdown. Or they can be a secure place for a person with trauma to relieve a flashback.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n These are only examples \u2014 the room is open to anyone who would find it supportive. No matter the need, the sensory room is a safe space for emotional regulation and sensory stimulation.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Who can use the sensory room?” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”6680d508-616e-43ab-9311-8886ca953d3f” closed_toggle_background_color__hover=”#e2e2e2″ closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” icon_color__hover=”#4ab849″ icon_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” open_toggle_background_color__hover=”#ffffff” open_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Anyone! We especially invite autistic people, disabled people, those with mental illness and parents and their young children to use the room.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Learn more:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Can you add something new to the sensory room?” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Maybe! Send your suggestion to Ashley.Cedeno@RacineLibrary.info<\/a>, and we’ll consider adding it to our next supply purchase.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What sensory activities can I do from home? ” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]<\/p>\n A lot of the items in our sensory room are available for purchase to have in your own home. There’s a lot of options for other sensory toys and activities for at home. Here’s a few links to explore!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Learning about different types of minds and needs is a constant journey. It’s also a great way to support yourself or loved ones in new ways. Here’s a few links to help:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Tools” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”50px||20px||false|false” locked=”off”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ admin_label=”Tools Icons” module_id=”bx_fix_set” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”Bubble Tube” image=”https:\/\/www.racinelibrary.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/bubble-tube-blue-AdobeStock_237397671.png” icon_placement=”top” admin_label=”Blurb – Bubble Tube” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”f590522f-4fea-4dda-931c-dc711e076ff6″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Color-changing bubbles, moving fish and a gentle hum calm the eyes and ears.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Pod Swing” image=”https:\/\/www.racinelibrary.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/hanging-pod-chair-icon-AdobeStock_337299765-01.png” icon_placement=”top” admin_label=”Blurb – Pod Swing” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Settle into this cozy little pod and swing around for motion and fun.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Bubble Mirror” image=”https:\/\/www.racinelibrary.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bubble-mirror-blue-AdobeStock_237397671-02.png” icon_placement=”top” admin_label=”Blurb – Bubble Mirror” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Follow your reflection around the mirror, and see what you notice!\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Mood Shape” image=”https:\/\/www.racinelibrary.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/egg-icons-AdobeStock_118275296-02.png” icon_placement=”top” image_tablet=”” image_phone=”” image_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Blurb – Mood Shape” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A large, glowing, egg-shaped light that changes colors. It’s the perfect size for holding!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Infinity Mirror” image=”https:\/\/www.racinelibrary.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mirror-Icon-AdobeStock_2403793223.png” icon_placement=”top” image_tablet=”” image_phone=”” image_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Blurb – Infinity Mirror” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Gazing into this mirror is like looking down a long tunnel.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Fiber Optic Lights” image=”https:\/\/www.racinelibrary.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fiber-optic-light-icon-AdobeStock_213829080.png” icon_placement=”top” image_tablet=”” image_phone=”” image_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Blurb – Fiber Optic Lights” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n These fiber optic lights are long enough to trail around the room.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Water 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image=”https:\/\/www.racinelibrary.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/caterpillar-icon-blue-AdobeStock_454911523-01.png” icon_placement=”top” admin_label=”Blurb – Wall Caterpillar” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This hands-on wall board holds a bead maze, doors that open to different textures, moving gears and more.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Gel Tiles” image=”https:\/\/www.racinelibrary.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/watery-square-icon-AdobeStock_331511223-01.png” icon_placement=”top” admin_label=”Blurb – Gel Tile” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Step, sit or jump on the tiles and watch the colors ooze.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Rocking Chair” image=”https:\/\/www.racinelibrary.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/rocking-chair-icon-AdobeStock_129019205-01.png” icon_placement=”top” admin_label=”Blurb – Rocking Chair” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Enjoy the soothing, rhythmic swaying of this chair.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Touch Lights” image=”https:\/\/www.racinelibrary.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/blue-hexagon-icon-AdobeStock_354971642.png” icon_placement=”top” admin_label=”Blurb – Touch Lights” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Touch the wall light’s tiles to change the colors and patterns.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Jellyfish Tank” image=”https:\/\/www.racinelibrary.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/jellyfish-icon-AdobeStock_332934701-01.png” icon_placement=”top” admin_label=”Blurb – Jellyfish” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Watch the jellyfish toys float gently through their tank.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Noise Blocking Headphones” 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image=”https:\/\/www.racinelibrary.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/spotlight-icon-AdobeStock_254417790.png” icon_placement=”top” admin_label=”Blurb – Light Projector” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This light makes wave patterns on the ceiling.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Toy Kit” image=”https:\/\/www.racinelibrary.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/treasure-chest-icon-AdobeStock_209181536.png” icon_placement=”top” admin_label=”Blurb – Toy Kit” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Find your favorite textures, visuals and sounds among the fidget toys in this kit.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Learn More” url_new_window=”on” image=”https:\/\/www.racinelibrary.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/plus-button-icon-blue-AdobeStock_316597363.png” icon_placement=”top” admin_label=”Blurb – Learn More” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_option_url=”https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1SdBg5aXjyMamFzF9zk8U18fGA1ACH6iqn9gX1iPm7es\/edit?usp=sharing” link_option_url_new_window=”on” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n See photos of these toys and tools and ideas for how to use them.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.racinelibrary.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_20220120_131803-scaled.jpg” alt=”A photo of the sensory room in dim, green-toned lighting. This angle of the room shows a wall-mounted caterpillar sensory game, a table with liquid hourglasses on it, a floor rocking chair, and a foam puzzle mat with different exercise prompts on it.” title_text=”Sensory Room Wall Caterpillar” admin_label=”Image – Sensory Room Photo” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Book” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f4f4f4″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#ffffff” locked=”off”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The sensory room is available for 45-minute reservations one hour after the building opens and two hours before the building closes each day:<\/p>\n When you’re done with your session, ask the youth services desk about bringing home one of our fragrant oil samples!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To reserve the sensory room or ask about as-needed availability, stop by the youth services desk on the first floor, or call the library at (262) 636-9217<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Want to see what other changes we’re making to the library to celebrate our 125th anniversary<\/a>?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To learn more about the sensory room, read our policies<\/a> and procedures<\/a>, or email Ashley Cede\u00f1o at Ashley.Cedeno@RacineLibrary.info<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”tel:2626369217″ button_text=”Call to Book” button_alignment=”center” admin_label=”Button – Book” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” button_icon=”%%104%%” button_icon_color=”#45a7e8″ button_on_hover=”off” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”|50px||30px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” button_icon_color__hover=”#4ab849″ button_icon_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=”mailto:ashley.cedeno@racinelibrary.info” button_text=”Learn More” button_alignment=”center” admin_label=”Button – Learn More” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” button_icon=”%%109%%” button_icon_color=”#45a7e8″ button_on_hover=”off” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”|50px||30px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” button_icon_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” button_icon_color__hover=”#4ab849″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n
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Ways to figure out what senses need extra care with advice for ways to soothe or stimulate those senses.<\/li>\n
A look at the different ways to talk about autistic people, and why autistic people don’t prefer the wording “person with autism.”<\/li>\n
A guide to autism, by autistic people, without stigma or negative messages.<\/li>\n
What is an autistic meltdown, and what do you do when you or a loved one has one?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWhat tools are in the sensory room?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Book the Sensory Room<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Rules of Use<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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