A sensory integration room is a space where a child works through movement. The therapist grades vestibular, proprioceptive and tactile input so that the nervous system learns to process sensation — and the child becomes able to sit at a desk, hold a pencil and cope with a noisy classroom.
It is not a sensory room. A sensory room calms a child down: dimmed light, bubble tubes, stillness. A sensory integration room asks the child to move — to swing, climb, pull and roll — and, crucially, to initiate that movement. A facility usually needs both; they solve different problems.
Who it is for
- Inclusive resource centres — remedial and developmental sessions under an individual development plan.
- Schools and kindergartens with inclusive classes — a resource room with an active zone.
- Rehabilitation and child development centres — occupational therapy for children with autism, cerebral palsy, ADHD and sensory processing differences.
- Private OT practices — compact configurations from 25 m².
Six zones
1. The suspension system — the core of the room
Everything else hangs from it, so the project starts here. We offer three structural scenarios depending on the site survey:
- Anchored to the ceiling slab — where the concrete slab carries the design load.
- Ceiling system with load transferred to the walls — where the load must be distributed.
- Free-standing frame — where the structure must not be touched at all: leased premises, heritage buildings, basement shelters.
Installation follows a design with a load calculation and a handover certificate. This is not a line item for improvisation. See suspension equipment and swings.
2. Suspended equipment
At least three different planes of movement: a nest swing for containment and linear swinging, a platform swing for balance and trunk control, and a therapy sling or hammock for deep pressure and safe withdrawal. Then a rotation board, a two-point T-swing, and a professional sling for high-throughput facilities. The full range is in vestibular equipment.
3. Proprioception and deep pressure
Weighted vests and cushions, body socks, a compression canoe, crawl tunnels, a hug machine. This block lets a child feel the boundaries of their own body — and it is usually what switches off self-injury and constant motion. More in tactile and proprioceptive stimulation.
4. Motor planning: the obstacle course
Scooter board and ramp, therapy slide, climbing wedge, balance beam, hurdles, hand traverse. The child builds a new route each time — and that, rather than repetition, is what trains praxis. Equipment is in sensorimotor development and coordination.
5. Tactile system
Tactile development sets, busy-board walls, textured wall panels, a soft-sided ball pool.
6. The exit zone
After effort, the nervous system needs to reorganise. A withdrawal tent, a cocoon hammock, noise-reducing headphones, a weighted toy. Without this zone the child returns to class over-aroused — and the facility concludes that the equipment does not work.
Safety is not optional
- Continuous matting under all suspended equipment plus 1.5 m clearance around it.
- Structural load calculation before purchase, not after.
- Phthalate-free materials, virgin polyurethane foam.
- Scheduled inspection of suspension points, written into the facility's operating instructions.
Procurement in Ukraine
Suspended sensory integration equipment is named explicitly in the Ministry of Education equipment list — Order No. 1671 of 27 November 2024, section "Resource room equipment" — alongside swings, a trampoline and a cerebellar stimulation set. Cabinet Resolution No. 129 of 5 February 2026 requires a separate calming and withdrawal zone in every resource room. Funding comes from the special educational needs subvention. There is no regulatory barrier — the question is who designs the space and trains the staff to use it.
What the ISD solution includes
- Site visit, measurement and structural assessment.
- Zone planning and 3D visualisation before you buy.
- Equipment from our own production plus vetted imports.
- Delivery and design-led installation of the suspension system.
- Staff training through ISD Academy.
- A specification formatted for public tenders or donor applications.
Three configurations
| Configuration | What it includes | Suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | One suspension point, three suspended units, matting, a tactile block and a calming zone | School, resource centre |
| Optimal | Ceiling system with wall load transfer, full proprioceptive block, obstacle course, storage | Facility with a steady caseload |
| Maximum | Free-standing 3×3 m frame, professional sling, therapy slide, ball pool, withdrawal seating | Rehabilitation centre |