What are the benefits of sensory rooms for children with autism who are deaf /or non-verbal? 1. Children gain access to appropriate sensory stimulation and their bodies learn how to respond appropriately to the stimulation. 2. Sensory rooms can enhance learning through occupational therapy (OT) or adult-directed play, which engages different areas of the brain, leading to improved information retention. 3. Time in a sensory room helps children improve their visual, auditory and tactile processin