Legacy MD Medical Group is revolutionizing pediatric care with its innovative sensory room designed specifically for neurodivergent children. Located in El Centro, CA, this specially curated space offers a calming environment that reduces anxiety and stress during medical visits. Featuring dim lighting, soft seating, tactile objects, and soothing sounds, the sensory room helps children self-regulate, transforming a potentially overwhelming experience into one of comfort and ease.

Designed with invaluable insights from Angie Pena — a dedicated social worker, counselor, and advocate with firsthand experience in developmental disabilities — the sensory room has already garnered praise from both families and healthcare providers.

“As someone who works with individuals with developmental disabilities and as a grandparent and parent of a son and grandchild with autism, I understand the profound impact a sensory room can have,” said Pena. “These spaces provide a calming environment that helps reduce anxiety and stress during medical visits.”

Family Nurse Practitioner Javier Lopez underscores the room’s role in making children feel safe and supported, while Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Strong highlights its importance in ensuring that all patients receive compassionate, inclusive care.

For parents like Ray Glass, the sensory room is a game-changer. It transforms routine doctor visits into a nurturing experience, easing sensory overload and building positive associations with healthcare. Legacy MD’s commitment to innovative, patient-centered care is setting a new standard in inclusive healthcare for neurodivergent children.

We at Burble Creativity are excited to see sensory rooms springing up in hospitals, airports and other places that can make children feel insecure or unsafe.