At disAbility Equip Online, we’ve worked alongside schools long enough to know one thing: no two school communities are the same. Each brings its own unique blend of students, teachers, routines, and learning environments — and that’s exactly why sensory support needs to be flexible, practical, and inclusive.

In today’s fast-paced, overstimulating school environments, students with ADHD, Autism, and sensory processing differences are often navigating challenges that most people can’t see. For these learners, access to a thoughtfully designed sensory space can make a profound difference in their ability to self-regulate, participate, and thrive at school.

Yet in many schools, creating these supportive environments can feel like a luxury — something nice to have, but difficult to prioritise with limited time, funding, and physical space.

That’s why we’ve created a new sensory space catalogue that makes it easy for schools to get started, no matter where they’re beginning from.

Sensory Support That Works in Real Schools

We know not every school has a spare room waiting to be turned into a sensory haven. That’s why our catalogue focuses on versatile solutions that work within existing school layouts — from corners of classrooms to repurposed storage rooms, and even mobile setups that can be packed away or shared between learning areas.

Whether you’re starting small or ready to go big, we offer complete sensory layout packages and expert guidance to help you create the right environment for your students.

Our curated sensory range helps schools:

• Create calming retreats to reduce stress and sensory overload

• Set up activating zones for students who need movement and stimulation to stay focused

• Design hybrid spaces that provide both engagement and escape — all within one area

Three Sensory Spaces, Many Possibilities

We’ve developed three distinct sensory space designs, each tailored to support different types of regulation and learning needs:

🌀 The Calm Cove

A quiet, soothing space designed to help students retreat, regulate emotions, and recover from sensory overload. Ideal for moments of overwhelm or when a student needs a safe, quiet space to pause and reset.

⚡ The Neuro Nook

A more active environment that supports sensory-seeking behaviour. This space helps students stay engaged, focused, and regulated through movement, texture, and visual input — perfect for kids who need to move in order to concentrate.

🌈 The Sanctuary Space

A hybrid space that blends calming and stimulating elements, offering student choice and flexibility. This setup allows learners to select what they need in the moment — an empowering approach to self-regulation and inclusion.

Each space has been thoughtfully designed by experts in sensory regulation and inclusive education. And because we know that every school is on its own journey, these designs can be used as a starting point or inspiration to build your own.

Why Inclusion Needs Sensory Support

Inclusion isn't just about classroom placement or differentiated instruction — it's also about creating physical environments that support every student’s ability to engage and learn.

When students have access to sensory regulation tools, we see:

• Fewer classroom disruptions

• Increased student independence

• Greater engagement in learning

• A more positive school culture

In short, everyone benefits — not just neurodivergent learners.

Our mission is to make sensory inclusion easy and sustainable for schools. With our new catalogue, you’ll find practical ideas, product support, and expert advice to help you build a space that works — and grows with your students’ needs.

Ready to Explore?

We invite you to download our new Sensory Spaces Catalogue and discover how easy it can be to create meaningful, student-centred spaces in your school.

Let’s work together to make inclusion more than a policy — let’s make it a reality.

Julie-Anne Dietz
Founder & Owner, disAbility Equip Online

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