Sensory Celebrations: Tinsel and Twinkle With Richard Hirstwood and Carol Allen 3 December 2020 4pm – 6pm Why should I attend? Are you looking for sensory ideas to delight and educate for the festive season? This lively, and practical, workshop will share so many ideas that will be easy for you to use…
Soft matting and wall padding have been a feature of many rooms for a number of years. The addition of wedges, bean bags and other shapes in a space can offer furniture which will get the student in a good seating or prone position. It can also make a room fun. Floor matting and wall…
Learning to look at things from the child’s point of view is going to help us to get play and communication going in kids on the spectrum. Play and learning are the same thing. When kids are playing, they are using, combining and developing skills such as movement, thinking, attention, seeing, listening and, of course,…
Sound or hearing stimulation is as important as visual stimulation. Creating vibrations with music can have a big effect on a learner’s ability to understand sound. As well as helping them to regulate sound, it helps with sound location and tracking skills. The Wowee speaker (from Amazon) has long been the budget leader for this…
Creating Inspiring Sensory Classrooms £36 (Single Ticket) or as part of the Big Bundle – Great classroom design helps to engage every child in their learning! Discover how to create inspiring sensory classrooms, implement a sensory curriculum, offer learners a personalised curriculum and reduce barriers to their learning. Individual Ticket: £36 (inc VAT) Course Curriculum…
An Introduction to Hearing Impairment – £24 (Single Ticket) and part of the Sensory Loss Bundle – A hearing impairment affects how a learner interacts with their environment. This course explains the types of hearing impairment, their causes and implications for learning. We provide practical strategies and ideas for classroom adaptations to support learners with…
Sensory on a shoestring and portable sensory environments – £48 (Single Ticket) and part of the Sensory Learning Bundle – This course showcases some of the best low-cost sensory tools. Informative videos show how to create engaging sensory learning activities. We suggest a variety of portable sensory learning environments. A safety briefing is included. Single…
Designing a Multi Sensory Room for SEND £48 (Single Ticket) or part of the Big Bundle – This explores the effective design of a multisensory room. It looks at different room types and their use. There are tips on revamping a tired existing room, choosing equipment, preparing a suppliers’ brief, room structure and maintenance. Single…
This is a fun way to project colourful images onto walls, ceilings and floors, even umbrellas. Although it could be argued that video projection offers a wider range of material, the ‘Mirage’ projector does not require a computer, it is also very portable and does not call for the practitioner to have detailed technical knowledge…
Switching systems will enable the student to turn electrical appliances on and off via switches, which are designed to accommodate many physical demands. These systems offer more than simple on/off operation; the system presents the student with the opportunity to gain control and autonomy. Many systems are now radio controlled, so there is no lead…