Mike Ayres Design Ltd specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of sensory environments for people with special needs. The chief designer Mike Ayres has been developing interactive sensory apparatus for schools, hospitals, hospices and museums since the mid 1980s - longer than any other UK company. We develop innovative concepts and bring them to fruition in the form of high quality products and environments for care and education. We never make any compromises in design or manufacture, and this ensures that we remain at the forefront of inspirational and technical development. Our extensive production workshops encompass a variety of design and manufacturing technologies that allow us to develop sensory equipment that sets a high standard for the sector to follow. We always listen to your requirements, and never press anyone into buying products. It's this approach that has made Mike Ayres Design Ltd the supplier of choice for many special needs establishments. As well as a full range of in-house designed apparatus, Mike Ayres Design Ltd supplies a carefully selected range of products from other leading manufacturers. Take a look at some of our inspiring products and environments on the Mike Ayres Design Ltd website. If you have any special requests or requirements, please do not hesitate to get in touch - helping others is what we do best.
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The Sensory Studio is a concept evolved from the revolutionary Snoezelen multi-sensory room and interactive light and dark rooms. Developed specifically to meet the need for a sensory environment that is adaptable to space requirements, they are now commonly used in mainstream schools as well as schools for pupils with special needs. Sensory Studios provide appropriate physical and cognitive interactivity for children and adults with special needs. They are commonly used for curriculum work at all levels, drama and creative arts, communication and pastoral work, and for specific therapy and assessment.
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Drawing upon advanced technologies, responsive bubble tubes are a simple interactive tool for therapeutic, leisure and educational activities. A control allows you to alter the colour and frequency of the bubbles for co-operative and competitive games with a group or a single person. Bubble tubes are a valuable tool for learning specific skills such as independent choice making, while also providing a sensory experience. They feature 14 programmes or modes that allow you to control extremely bright and true colour LED lamps. Each unit comes with a standard easy access base stand. Fixed and portable versions are available.
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The Sensory Trolley by Mike Ayres is a versatile and mobile sensory resource that provides a convenient option for establishments that are short for space. It can be used on its own or together with a sensory room. Simply wheel it into a room in any building, apply the specially made brake, and plug it into a standard 13 amp socket. Sensory Trolleys come complete with Switch2 control, sound systems, and any other equipment that you might require. The equipment can be used on the trolley or anywhere in the room.
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Soft Play Rooms are completely soft, safe and adventurous spaces for people to have fun and express themselves. Made from fabric covered foam shapes and structures, they create an exciting environment to play, learn and explore. Soft Play Rooms are ideal for people with physical and learning difficulties and the offer the freedom to move around and be challenged in a safe environment. All our skills and expertise have gone into making these wonderful rooms.
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The innovative Switch2 control system from Mike Ayres allows you to control sensory effects equipment from anywhere in the room without trailing cables. These devices offer flexibility and portability for your sensory equipment, and are extremely easy to use. They are compatible across the entire range of Mike Ayres products, and require no computers or other types of interface. Find out more about the Switch2 Control System by following the link to the Mike Ayres Design Ltd website.
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Tactile sensation forms a fundamental part of our overall sensory experience. It enhances our understanding of the environment in which we live, and allows us to make opinions and decisions about the properties of materials around us. For example, heat may be a safe or dangerous sensation, but we are only able to understand what is pleasant and what will hurt by exploring and learning about the properties of materials within safe parameters. Mike Ayres Tactile Panels provide that safe parameter. They can be designed with materials that are rough and smooth, warm and cold, angular and curved, soft and hard, embossed and impressed, fine and coarse, rigid and flexible, absorbent and reflective. You can also determine the overall shape, colour and size that’s suitable for your establishment. Follow the link to find out more!
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Fibre-Optic lights are used for a range of visual simulation experiences.
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Multi-sensory rooms provide an environment where people with any degree of disability can focus on the primary senses of sight, sound, smell, touch and taste, as well as more abstract senses such as wellbeing, time, space, and togetherness. They do this using special sound and visual effects, tactile experiences, aromas, music and vibration, in various combinations and variations. The result is a room in which the participant can learn, explore, interact and relax. People of all ages and abilities use multi-sensory rooms for relaxation, stimulation, massage, aromatherapy, control, physiotherapy, reminiscence work, communication and stress release.
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