First experience at White House

Due to their medical conditions, RD patients may experience hindered physical development due to a lack of environmental and multi-sensory stimulation. To address this issue, TFRD's Taichung branch invited four families on April 15 to the Rare Welfare Center to experience the multi-sensory stimulation of the White House (Sensory Integration Classroom).

The child occupational therapist split the children into groups of two. After assessing the patient's condition, the images of water ripples projected on the floor by the water ripple lamp were used to attract the child's visual attention. Once the patients got accustomed to the environment, they were guided to follow the color changes on the light board to generate sound effects by touching a touch-sensitive sound wall with their hands.

At the beginning, most of the young patients showed fear of the lights and sounds. After interacting and playing with the therapist, they gradually got into and enjoyed it. The interactive sound and light wall and the music mat both attracted them to play repeatedly. Parents also got to see their children respond well when exposed to different agents and understand the importance of sensory stimulation to their children's development.

Translator: David Lee (Becker Muscular Dystrophy)