Sensory - Communication
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Sensory Story Eq. P
Students use a variety of multisensory props and visual aids. Promotes communication, anticipation and engagement through repetition.
Wren Offer
| Circle Time | Use communication aids (switches/E-tran) to promote peer engagement, anticipation and self-awareness. Embeds students’ daily timetable with the use of comm symbols and OOR. |
| Bucket | Gains student’s attention and interest by gaining students anticipation, excitement and observation of the content of the bucket. |
| Music | Students experience differentiation between rhythm, tempo, noises and sounds, using a variety of accessible musical instruments. |
| Interaction | Promotes positive interaction, builds relationships and communication, |
| Play | Offered opportunities to explore unfamiliar pla- based activities, promoting choice and decision-making and problem-solving. |
| Exploration | Opportunities to explore different textures and smells in an adapted environment. |
| Relaxation | Relaxing music alongside a sensory massage and a diffuser to relax the senses. |
| TacPac | Tacpac is a sensory communication resource using touch and music. This helps with sensory impairment, developmental delay, complex learning difficulties, tactile defensiveness and limited or pre-verbal level of communication. |
ASDAN
ASDAN Community Inclusion
- Sensory story
Students engage in a weekly sensory story with a mixed group of Year 11 – 13 students from the for Sensory Provision classes, using a visual story and physical props. Topics include: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe and Moana. This develops communication, literacy, and listening skills, as well as encouraging group participation.
