Imagine a world that's filled with colorful light, one in which a special needs child in need of sensory stimulation can explore safely. Imagine a world where the child in question can learn colors, become relaxed by twinkling lights, or get a needed boost of energy from them.

Consumers don't need to imagine this anymore. Sensory fiber optics provide stimulation by bringing light close to the user without fear of injuries that could occur with regular light bulbs. Each unit has an LED light source with a converter that transforms the voltage from the power source into pure light with low to no voltage, providing a cool light and eliminating the possible risk of burns or electric shock. Rehabmart offers a line of innovative LED fiber optic carpets and tunnels from Experia USA.

 
One of the most popular products is the LED Fiber Optic Star Carpet. It comes in a choice of two models. The relaxation model allows an overstimulated child to calm him or herself while watching the stars slowly change color. The superactive model has an eight-way controller so that the child can control how fast or slow the stars change color.  Both provide tactile stimulation and intellectual stimulation by having the child identify colors. It is sturdy enough for use on the floor and may be rolled up for easy transporting.

 



Like the Star Carpet, the LED Fiber Optic Hand Carpet is suitable for use either on the floor or mounted on the wall. When the user touches one of the brightly colored hands, the fiber optics in the matching color get activated, making it suitable for learning cause and effect as well as color recognition, multi-sensory stimulation, and developing gross motor coordination. Thanks to its sturdy construction, it may be vacuumed just like any other rug.

If someone prefers to lie on his or her back or enjoys the feel of an enclosure, the Soft LED Fiber Optic Tunnel is a good option. The Tunnel comes in two models, one that operates the lights at a gentle speed to promote relaxation and the superactive with a variety of settings to provide multisensory stimulation. The superactive's controller may be used inside the tunnel or up to 90 feet away. As with the carpets, its LED fiber optic display allows visual and tactile stimulation, but from above the user instead of in front of or below him or her.  The Tunnel is made from sturdy phthalate-free vinyl for durability as well as easy cleaning.

The Star Carpet, Hand Carpet and Tunnel are suitable for use by children of all ages as well as adults who would benefit from sensory stimulation activities due to conditions such as processing disorders or neurological issues. They are appropriate for home use as well as special needs classrooms and therapy centers. Thanks to state-of-the-art fiber optic technology, kids with special needs may now receive the sensory stimulation and motor skills development required to support them in living the best life possible.

Fran Jablway,
Medical Consumer Writer
and
Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Team Leader & CEO