Emma's Sensory Room
A specially designed therapeutic space to soothe and stimulate the senses in a calm, controlled way, for families, groups and schools.
A calming, magical space to explore
Emma's Room has been designed specifically for families and community groups and schools to enjoy, especially those with disabilities.
The room has a series of sensory lights, bubble tubes, colour soft playmats and toys. It offers the perfect sensory break for anyone to explore.
Benefits of our sensory room
Stimulate and soothe key senses: sight, sound, smell and touch.
Build developmental skills such as cause and effect, hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
A safe, calming environment for everyone who uses the room.
Relaxation for all ages. You don't have to be young to benefit from the visual and tactile experience.
A Changing Places facility
Changing Places toilets give disabled people and their carers the space and equipment they need to have the confidence to leave their homes and go out.
Ours has everything needed, and leads directly into the sensory room.
- Accessible toilet
- Shower
- Changing bed
- Hoist
Please note: the hoist must be used by a trained carer, and you are required to bring your own personal sling for the hoist.
Sensory room sessions
Additional Needs Sessions
For families or carers with children and young adults with additional needs.
Maximum 10 people per sessionUnder 5s Sessions
Child-led free play catered towards babies and children under 5 years of all abilities.
Maximum 10 people per sessionClick the button to book through our bookings system, where you'll need your email and password to log in.
Why is the room called Emma's Room?
Emma passed away in February 2019 aged just 25, after battling a rare genetic disorder called Sanfilippo syndrome (MPS IIIC) her entire life. She loved music, rainbows and bright colours, and the sensory experiences that brought Emma much pleasure and happiness during her short life.
When Emma was young, she was into everything and we would spend hours together playing in the garden making mud pies. As she got older we still spent hours together but what we did was different. We would listen to and sing to music, watch Disney films or set her room up as her very own sensory room, just be together.
We have worked hard to make this sensory room and Changing Places toilet a reality and magical space. We hope the sensory room will shine rainbow-coloured lights over those that use it. Emma loved music; her eyes would light up whenever she heard her favourite song. Whenever I see a rainbow it reminds me of the love and joy Emma brought to our lives. Emma's memory will live on through the sharing of this wonderful sensory room with others.
Ready to visit?
Book a sensory room session at move, or join move for access to gym, swim and classes across Trafford.