Where do donations go? Three key therapies that are transforming the lives of children at the Iris Centre in Varna
At the Iris Centre in Varna, we work daily with children with multiple disabilities – children who need more support, more specialised resources and more time to realise their potential.
Our foundation raises funds to support part of this, namely therapies that have been proven to aid the children’s development, communication and daily lives.
Here we present the three main therapeutic methods for which the donations will be used.
1. Biofeedback therapy – when the body and mind ‘work together’
Biofeedback therapy is a completely safe and enjoyable method for children, which uses play, technology and special sensors. The idea is simple: the child receives ‘feedback’ on processes in their body – such as breathing, concentration or muscle tension – and gradually learns to control them.
How does this work?
The child plays a computer game that is controlled not with their hands, but with… attention and calmness!
The more focused they are, the better the game goes.
Suitable for children with:
hyperactivity
speech disorders
autism
tics
difficulties concentrating
sensory issues
What are the benefits?
improved attention and memory
greater self-control
easier emotional regulationimproved speech and motor development
less anxiety and stress
The therapy is also suitable for perfectly healthy children who wish to develop their concentration and cognitive skills.
2. Neurofeedback – brain training
Neurofeedback is a method that helps the brain to function in a more organised manner. Using EEG sensors, brain waves are recorded, and the child receives real-time feedback – for example, a video or animation that plays only when their brain activity is in the desired state.
This ‘trains’ areas of the brain that need improvement.
It is suitable for children with:
learning and attention difficulties
hyperactivity and impulsivity
speech and psychomotor difficulties
autism
anxiety and panic attacks
sleep disorders
What does it offer the child?
improved concentration and memory
emotional balance
less anxiety, stress and outbursts
more restful sleep
increased creativity and motivation
Neurofeedback is a scientifically supported method used worldwide in clinics, schools and development centres.
3. Snoezelen – a sensory room for calm and security
Snoezelen is not just a ‘room with lights’. It is a specially designed therapeutic environment that helps children to calm down, reduce tension and feel safe.
It features soft lighting, water columns, fibre optics, scents, sounds and textures – everything that gently stimulates the senses without pressure.
Suitable for:
children with autism
ADHD
intellectual difficulties
sensory hypersensitivity or overload
anxiety
behavioural challenges
How does the therapy work?
The therapist doesn’t demand anything.
They don’t say ‘do this’.
They follow the child – their needs, their rhythm.
Sometimes the child watches the lights.
Sometimes they lie down on a soft surface.
Sometimes they seek touch or pressure.
The results:
less anxiety and outbursts
better control over emotions
greater concentration
easier communication
stabilisation before or after difficult tasks
Snoezelen is a space where a child can simply… be.
Why are we raising funds?
So that every child at the Iris Centre can have access to these therapies regularly and for long enough to achieve real and lasting results.
How can you buy a booklet?
The booklet can be yours for a donation of 20 BGN.
Step 1 – Make a bank transfer: BG23STSA93000032143827
Association "Tsrskdlzu". "Centre for Social Rehabilitation and Integration of Children with Multiple Disabilities, their Families and Loved Ones" IRIS
Reference: Iris Booklet
Step 2 – Send the payment order to the Iris Centre’s Facebook page
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Every amount you donate becomes an opportunity – for greater peace of mind, more progress and more smiles.