Type of service: Interventions and therapies, Play and leisure

Victoria Park Leisure Centre now has a sensory sound and lighting system in its teaching pool to offer extra enjoyment and therapy for children with disabilities. The interactive, multi-sensory system is the first of its kind in the area. The warmth, therapeutic music, the sensation of weightlessness and attention-grabbing moving colours and shapes have all been proved to be beneficial for children with special needs and greatly advantageous for those with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and a wide range of disabilities. The system will be used regularly as part of the pool programme and can also be used to enhance children's parties held at the Leisure Centre. For full timetable details and more information contact 0115 944 0400 or visit www.erewash.gov.uk..

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child , Parent/carer of a child, Young person

Specialisms: Generic

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability