About this episode

The episode explores the features and benefits of ARC Southern Maryland's new sensory room with insights from nursing director Beth Wolfe.

See Me, See My Ability presents a look inside the ARC Southern Maryland’s new sensory room in Lexington Park with Beth Wolfe, the director of nursing. In this episode Beth describes the room’s calming features — subdued lighting, music, a lava lamp, a chalkboard mural by a program participant, and flexible seating — designed to offer quiet and choice.The episode highlights hands-on activities like shaving cream play, weighted blankets, music stations, therapy balls and gentle stretching that help reduce anxiety and support sensory needs. Staff explain how the room is used by day program participants and residential individuals, and how simple tools make relaxation and therapy feel fun.The sensory room’s growth is driven by donations and grants; the episode thanks supporters and shows how small comforts can make a big difference in daily quality of life.

People in this episode

Guest: Beth Wolfe

Topics covered

• sensory room
• anxiety reduction
• hands-on activities
• calming features
• supporting sensory needs

Keywords

• sensory room
• shaving cream play
• weighted blankets
• music stations
• therapy balls
• relaxation
• anxiety support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ARC Southern Maryland

Places: Lexington Park

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