Just moved into new house and didn't need the separate dining room since there is space to the side of kitchen for table. All of the therapists that come over love it. All I have in there is a jumpolene (ball pit). A trampoline, a big toy box, and a small kids picnic table. I also got one of those plastic rolling carts with the drawers and each one is labeled. I keep the "therapy" supplies in it. The playdoh in one the puzzles in another the coloring supplies another, etc. I still need to get a rocking horse and for rainy days I am going to order a swing with a doorway bar from especial needs.com hope this helps. Good luck!

It is worth it for my son. He has major sensory issues. It helps my sister is an OT. It does give him a place of refuge when he needs it- but all the balls, trampoline, and everything else still makes it's way out.
If you can't devote a room- I've seen some devote a quiet corner in a bedroom.
We have the ball bit, trampoline, pop tunnel, therapy balls, egg crate foam for burrito wraps, weighted toys, pop tent that's dark that we put the lite brite, cush balls, and blankets. He's really into the deep pressure.
I'm into making it as cheap as possible- the ball bit is an outside kiddie pool for $15. I get the therapy balls and discs at Ross or Marshall's on sale. The cush balls are $1 at Target.
I'm trying to convince my husband on the Airwalker even though it's expensive- it was his favorite in OT. I'm not comfortable making it myself, but I know there are "how to's" on the internet.

We put a swing in the ceiling which we purchased the hardware from take a swing; however lots of parents design their own, and my ASD child self sooths on it quite often. We also have a big LuvSac or a "foam bag chair". That he can use, sleep on smash on whatever on, child can get deep compression by using a smaller one over the top and laying on it gently. we have a Therapy ball to sit on. A basket with chews brushes all the things we need to keep things organized as much as possible. If you have an occupational therapist you can watch what they do and make yours and your childs version of what works for you child at home the best you can and have fun with it and add your own creative touch. I have heard those swings could have saved marrages if only they known about them sooner, not sure if they were joking but I think there was a large element of truth.

We also put a swing in our house, in the basement. We went through all the trouble of making one, only to find that Ikea sells a WONDERFUL one, very inexpensive, that he LOVES!!! The other things we do, is shaving cream in the bathtub!! Quite a mess, but, a sensory savior for my son. And lastly... we spent a FORTUNE putting in a swimming pool, and we are currently counting the days till it opens... it is my savior in the spring/summer/fall.

wow. that's an idea. i cant offer any ideas because I dont have one. what are you thinking about doing? i will suggest that you do a sensory area/corner..like teachers do in school and see how he reacts to it before making a whole room. I would love to hear and see pics of what you come up with.