3 Shower Screen Styles for Special Needs Children
Posted on: 9 October 2018
When you have a special needs child, especially one with sensory issues, every aspect of the home needs attention. You need to make sure the home is as comfortable for your child as possible. You also need to make sure it is accessible. The one area that tends to be overlooked is the shower. Specifically, the shower screen tends to be the overlooked aspect of the bathroom. If you are concentrating on a bathroom remodel for your special needs child, here are three shower screens to consider.
Fixed Panel Shower Screens
Fixed panel shower screens offer the ability to have no door on the shower. The shower is instead enclosed by fixed panels of glass or other shower screen material. There is a small opening to allow people to walk through to enter the shower and to keep the water within the shower. This offers two benefits to children with special needs. The first is that it allows the child to enter the shower easily regardless of their mobility. A wheelchair can be easily pushed through the area as well as a walker. Also, some children with special needs have issues with feeling shut in an area by a door. The fixed panel shower screen allows for an open area and lets the child feel like they are free to leave and not closed into the area.
Frosted and Textured Shower Screens
With children who have sensory issues as part of their special needs, too many distractions can cause a sensory overload. This means that if a child is in a bathroom where they can see the sinks, tub, decorations, and other bathroom items, they could become overwhelmed by the sensory input. A frosted or textured shower screen allows them to stay focused on the bath itself and not on what is going on outside of the shower stall.
Frameless Shower Screens
A frameless shower screen is ideal for showers where you do not want a lip to step over. For example, if you have a special needs child in a wheelchair, it may be very difficult for you to lift the child and get them in and out of the shower or bath area. With a lipless shower and frameless shower screen, you can roll their wheelchair into the shower, make the transfer easily, and close the door to prevent the water from spraying into the bathroom.
Each of these shower screens has benefits for children with various special needs. If you are ready to have one of these screens installed, contact a local supplier like A.T. Glass & Aluminium. If you aren't sure which screen may be best for your needs, consult your contractor for their viewpoint on the options available to you.
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