Cubbie in the News

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A multi-sensory booth developed by the father of an autistic child offers a special space away from the noise of public places “IT JUST feels like a safe space for me” — this is how 13-year-old Conor Moriarty describes the cubbie sensory hub at Listowel Library. “Just the fact that nobody else can come in during the time I’m in there. There’s a hammock, and before I go in, I can set the videos and sounds I want to play, which can be very relaxing — I guess I like anything rel

The Cubbie is a self-contained sensory booth designed to fit into schools, hospitals, libraries and other childcare-related environments Industrial designer David McIntyre was inspired to create the Cubbie by his youngest daughter, Ava, who is on the autism spectrum. The idea was to create a snug, safe place where a child with additional sensory needs can go to be calm or stimulated depending on what’s right for them. The Cubbie is a self-contained booth, measuring 1.7m squar

Step inside Cubbie. Give your mind and body the chance to relax by resetting through video, lighting and music for just a few minutes. “It’s a quick sensory intervention that helps that person regulate and what we call regulation is a person that balanced their mood in a sensory way," Cubbie creator David McIntyre said. McIntyre hails from Ireland and created the immersive sensory regulatory booth with his brother Jon after his daughter was diagnosed with Autism a decade ago.

Two major events prompted Mayo entrepreneur David McIntyre to develop the Cubbie booth which offers a sensory solution for people with autism, ADHD and other sensory processing disorders (SPD). Being diagnosed with dyslexia as an adult and then having his youngest daughter, Ava, diagnosed with autism led to David’s eureka moment. Another significant factor in his decision to manufacture the Cubbie booth was being made redundant. David’s business, DMC-Design Ltd, developed the

Cubbie, who are supported by Local Enterprise Office Mayo, were winners at this year’s National Enterprise Awards. The awards, which took place at the Mansion House in Dublin, are in their 23rd year and run annually by the Local Enterprise Offices. Cubbie took home the Innovation Award.The installation, which is in over 200 schools across Ireland, enables students with neurodiversity or sensory challenges to regulate their senses with a bespoke programme to ensure their learn

Imagine having access to a tool that can reduce anxiety and stress in less than 10 minutes. That’s the promise of a Cubbie, an immersive sensory regulation booth that can help individuals “get back to center through music, video, and lighting,” as explained by Dr. Jenelle Abnett, Neumann’s expert in autism and neurodiversity. And Neumann has the first Cubbie in America. It was installed in mid-November on the ground floor of Bachmann, directly across from the computer lab. At

Autistic people face significant challenges daily; in many cases, their challenges are not visible to those around them. Even the people that make up the support network of somebody with Autism cannot truly experience how it feels to be autistic. Autistic people are more sensitive to noise, light, and the environment than neurotypical people. This leads to a feeling of dysregulation. Dysregulation displays itself as stress and anxiety, leading to aggression or sleepiness. Man

"It allows children a very important break from the classroom to decompress and regulate" Every school should have a revolutionary new device said to be making a “real difference” to children with sensory and anxiety issues, an MP says. The call came as the man behind the Cubbie visited a North Belfast primary where the photo-booth sized machine has been helping pupils “decompress” before heading to class better able to learn since the end of 2021. https://www.belfastlive.co.

The Importance of Understanding Neurodiversity Not all breakthroughs happen in a lab or operating room. Sometimes, the most meaningful ones occur during quiet moments. These are the times when someone finally feels seen, understood, and safe enough to be themselves. Mick Ryan has worked at our Galway facility for 25 years. During this time, he has navigated life with undiagnosed ADHD and autism. After years of masking his true self, his diagnosis became a turning point. He de

Enhancing Well-Being Through Technology Cubbie’s multisensory spaces are designed to help neurodivergent individuals manage their conditions effectively. These innovative environments provide a safe and calming space for those who experience sensory overload or require support in social situations. Cubbie has partnered with Wireless Logic, a leading Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider. This collaboration aims to connect new and existing Cubbie hubs installed across va