Hearing is one of the most important senses we have. People without the ability to hear often say that they are the most isolated from our world. I have a hearing loss myself and I understand what it’s like to be isolated in some situations. We always talk to learners whether they have a hearing…
White rooms The design of the white room is unique; it’s a space where students can relax, escape, recuperate and evaporate the stress and complexities of the real world for a short while. Visual effects and music stimulate the distance senses vision and hearing, whilst aromatherapy, tactile objects and soft furnishings may occupy the close…
Our ‘Back to Class’ Events! with Richard Hirstwood and Carol Allen. Wed – 2 September 2020 9am – 12.15pm Thurs – 3 September 2020 12.45pm – 4pm Sat – 5 September 2020 9am – 12.15pm The transition from home to school may be more complex this Autumn than previously due to the unprecedented…
It is common to hear that we ‘do visual stimulation’ with students with visual impairments, and it will prove to be beneficial for all ages. However, to do this we must find something that the learner is interested in looking at! We must also investigate how the learner sees. I would always recommend a formal…
In order to communicate and/or to learn to use a language, the learner must have: Sensory Abilities: Adequate Hearing and Vision We need to know to what extent the child or adult can hear and see. Such disabilities profoundly hamper communicative responses. Assessment and then stimulation in the multisensory studio, can lead to the training…
The key element of working in the classroom is finding an appropriate environment to work in. This article is going to have a look at one successful and very popular approach – the use of umbrellas and parasols. As successful practitioners in education we will have bright, colourful, stimulating and busy classrooms, fantastic for general…
Here’s a great idea from Carol Allen – ‘Gofindit cards.’ A brilliant very sensory indoor or outdoor scavenger hunt! Each card shows a different sensory characteristic or sensation – which needs to be found!
On this very practical day, Naomi explores how to create sensory environments within your classroom to support pupils with severe and complex learning needs to engage, interact and develop their communication. To begin, Naomi shows you the importance of cutting down the distraction of background sound – and the huge impact this simple change has…
Creating Engaging Sensory Stories for pre-formal, semi-formal and formal learners Richard and Julie look at how to use sensory stories within the curriculum framework to create engaging learning experiences appropriate for pre-formal, semi-formal and formal learners. They will explore ways of embedding multi-sensory experiences in stories and narrative demonstrating a range of sensory stories…