Mike Ayres Design Ltd

Sensory Studios

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.

Bubble Tubes

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.

Sensory Trolley

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.

Soft Play Rooms

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.

Switch Control System

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.

Tactile Panels / Murals

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!

Fibre-Optic Lights

Fibre-Optic lights are used for a range of visual simulation experiences.

Multi-Sensory Rooms

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.

Ball Pool Showers

Our patented Ball Pool Showers create an exciting play feature in all kinds of play areas. The children throw the balls into a tray at the side of the pool where they can watch them being sucked up into the shower tank. They are held here until the tank is full before being released where they shower down on those below. Children love our Ball Pool Showers and will be amused for hours sending the balls up the tubes and waiting in anticipation for the balls to shower down.

Bean Cushions

We also now have a great range of high quality bean cushions. These are manufactured from a soft textured, durable polyurethane coated fabric which is comfortable, breathable and waterproof. The fabric is also anti-microbial, anti-fungal, phlhalate free and fire retardant. The outer cover can be taken off and cleaned easily as the inner bag contains the beads so they don’t spill. Our bean cushions are available in various shapes and sizes and in a range of great colours. They are extremely comfy and can be moulded to suit all types of posture or are just great for children to climb on and over.

Sensearound

We are pleased to be working closely with Brecon Coachworks. Brecon Coachworks is a fantastic company that specialises in adapting vehicles for specialist use and for people with disabilities. The vehicles can be tailored to meet specific requirements and can include an integrated Switch2 control system, responsive bubble tube, LED colourchange lighting system, folding soft cushions, solar 250 projector, mood lighting panel, tactile mural, ultra-violet ‘blacklight’, sound system, storage space, various switches and other small equipment. We help our customers to define an exact brief to suit their requirements and tailor each vehicle accordingly.

Moving Light Scanner

The Moving Light Scanner is a new model featuring more controllable options, more shapes and rotating images. It enables the user to move, rotate and control various shapes and coloured spots of light around the designated area. A simple joystick is used to control and achieve the desired effects; colours, shapes and rotation are operated by the right and left click buttons, large low profile switches or nine switch keyboards while the light is moved by the joystick or rollerball. Features includes radio remote control, nine colours, eight shapes, rotating shapes, range control, speed control and default button.