What is a Multi-Sensory Environment? By Linda Messbauer, MA, OTR/L

A multi-sensory environment is a dedicated room/space designed to block out noise, control space, temperature and lighting. It is an artificially created venue that utilizes multi-sensory equipment to stimulate the senses and promote pleasure and/or feelings of well-being. Within the multi-sensory environment, Controlled Sensory Input (CSI) is designed to promote choice, interaction, and relationships through planned stimulation of the senses. MSE initiates changes in neuro-physiological arousal levels* (*An arousal level being defined as state of consciousness, wakefulness, attentiveness and low to high activity level) and affects drive and motivation through changes in neurochemistry.

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