Emotional Development

Emotional Development - the development of a full range of emotions from sad to happy to angry, and learning to deal with them appropriately. This involves learning what feelings and emotions are, understanding how and why they happen, and developing the appropriate emotional responses to everyday scenarios.

The ability to recognize and manage our emotional responses is what we call emotional intelligence. Emotional development begins from the moment we are born, perhaps even in-utero, and continues throughout our lives. For those with cognitive delays, neurological challenges, Autism, Asperger's, Sensory Processing Disorder and those who have suffered abuse, emotional development can be delayed or under-developed. The inability, yet need, to respond appropriately can be quite stressful for such individuals.

A calming sensory environment filled with soft sounds, sights and textures can provide a perfect setting for a child to freely express and explore their emotions without fear of criticism. An immersive environment whereby you can recreate real-life scenarios can be used teach users about emotions and the social interaction that is so intrinsically intertwined with the cultural understanding of emotional states. Regular attendance in a sensory room can have a profound effect on those with emotional development delays and this will then transfer to their day-to-day interactions.

Contact our sensory experts today if you want to find out more how Experia can help you change lives.