Super Sense at the Imperial Sports Ground is a must for all West Country based SEND families. If you haven’t been yet then I highly recommend you go. It is a huge Sensory room perfect for helping your kids get all the sensory input they need to regulate.
One of the hardest things is finding spaces that work for my kids so having one that is specifically designed for SEND kids nearby is wonderful.
As we live close to South Bristol we have been to Super Sense many times, my kids love it. My youngest really likes the swings and soft play area, my eldest enjoys the bubbles and all the interactive buttons.
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I love it because it is also set up to meet my needs. It is all one big room and you can see everything, no spaces for the kids to hide, go off in different directions unlike standard soft play venues. The door is secure with high reach button to exit and it opens into a reception area before the main exit, really helpful for those of us with runners!
At super sense I can see my kids at all times. They also have a toilet and table area right there. It is a particularly great venue for children that find transition between rooms difficult as it is all in one space.
Take a look over at their webpage as there is lot’s of information and a great video walk through of the room. They offer a range of SEND sessions so you can choose one that suits such as for everyone plus siblings or a quiet sessions.
They also have a session for those over 18. Sessions are £4 for an hour and can be easily booked online. I think around 12 children can be booked for most sessions but it is rarely that busy at the SEND sessions I have attended. However even when it is full there is space for everyone. Plus being a SEND session it is pretty relaxed and friendly.
Check out our short Instagram reel from one of our visits.
It took me a while to realise just how important sensory play was for my boys. It’s not just about having fun, they need the sensory input to regulate. The more positive sensory activity we can do the more able they are to manage the more tricky sensory input.
At the Imperial Sports Ground there is free on site parking and a cafe making visits easy. Staff are really friendly and helpful so do get in touch with them if you have questions. Find out more or book a session over at the Super Sense website.
Also when you visit you can check out the Bristol Autism Support (BAS) Community Bookshelf which is just in reception next to the sensory room. BAS also hold sessions at the sensory room on Thursdays in term time.
Have you been to Super Sense? Let me know how you got on in the comments below.
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