Table Of ContentSensory Stimulation
also from Scope (Vic.) Ltd
Multisensory Rooms [Forthcoming]
A Guide to Controlled Sensory Experiences
Susan Fowler
ISBN-13:9781843104629 ISBN-10:1843104628
Anger Management
An Anger Management Training Package for Individuals with Disabilities
Hrepsime Gulbenkoglu and Nick Hagiliassis
ISBN-13:9781843104360 ISBN-10:1843104369
Enhancing Self-Esteem
A Self-Esteem Training Package for Individuals with Disabilities
Nick Hagiliassis and Hrepsime Gulbenkoglu
ISBN-13:9781843103530 ISBN-10:1843103532
of related interest
Sensory Smarts
A Book for Kids with ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorders Struggling
with Sensory Integration Problems
Kathleen A.Chara and Paul J.Chara,Jr.with Christian P.Chara
ISBN-13:9781843107835 ISBN-10:184310783X
Practical Sensory Programmes for Students
with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Special Needs
Sue Larkey
ISBN-13:9781843104797 ISBN-10:1843104792
Understanding Sensory Dysfunction
Learning,Development and Sensory Dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorders,
ADHD,Learning Disabilities and Bipolar Disorder
Polly Godwin Emmons and Liz McKendry Anderson
ISBN-13:9781843108061 ISBN-10:1843108062
Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues
Practical Solutions for Making Sense of the World
Brenda Smith Myles,Katherine Tapscott Cook,Nancy E.Miller,Louann Rinner and Lisa A.Robbins
ISBN-13:9789780967251486 ISBN-10:0967251486
Sensory Perceptual Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Different Sensory Experiences – Different Perceptual Worlds
Olga Bogdashina
ISBN-13:9781843101666 ISBN-10:1843101661
Finding You Finding Me
Using Intensive Interaction to Get in Touch with People whose Severe
Learning Disabilities are Combined with Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Phoebe Caldwell
ISBN-13:9781843103998 ISBN-10:1843103990
Sensory Stimulation
Sensory-Focused Activities for People
with Physical and Multiple Disabilities
Susan Fowler
Foreword by Hilary Johnson, Manager, Communication
Resource Centre, Scope (Vic.) Ltd
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Thisbookincludesaresourceofideasforsensory-focusedactivities.Someoftheactivitiesandrecipesdescribedinthisbook
maynotbeappropriateforsomeindividuals.Itistheresponsibilityoftheusertoensurethatanyactivityorrecipeisselected
and/ormodifiedwithdueconsiderationgiventotheindividualneedsandabilitiesofeachparticipant.Theauthorcannotbe
heldresponsibleforanynegativeconsequencesresultingfromtheuseofactivitiesinthisbook.
Contents
Foreword by Hilary Johnson 9
Acknowledgements 10
Introduction 11
PART ONE THEORY
1 The Meaning of Sensory Stimulation 15
2 Theoretical Framework for Sensory-Focused
Activities 17
3 Maximising Participation in Sensory-Focused
Activities 33
4 Assessment and Evaluation 39
5 How to Structure Sensory-Focused Activities 47
PART TWO ACTIVITY IDEAS
6 Introduction to Part Two 61
7 Providing Sensory-Focused Activities
and Maximising Participation 63
8 The Activities 77
APPENDICES
1 Engagement background questionnaire 201
2 Sensory assessment;Sensory assessment – additional information 206
3 Self-engagement behaviours;Self-engagement analysis 221
4 Interest chart 224
5 Engagement checklist 225
6 Likes and dislikes form 226
7 Personal communication dictionary form 227
8 Sensory assessment summary form 228
9 Example of a multisensory room recording form 229
10 Useful equipment for sensory activities 232
11 Equipment commonly found in multisensory rooms 234
12 Companies that supply multisensory equipment 236
13 The benefits of and the skills required to run sensory-focused activities 239
14 Precautions when using UV light 240
Glossary 241
References 244
Further reading 246
LIST OF ACTIVITIES
Drinks Food
Apple and celery juice 81 Apricot and orange mousse 109
Apple,pear and strawberry juice 82 Avocado dip 111
Chilled chocolate 83 Chocolate peppermint slice 112
Coconut banana drink 84 Chocolate syllabub 113
Coffee 85 Christmas tree shortbreads 114
Fruitade 87 Curry paste 116
Fruit smoothie 88 Decorating a plain cake 118
Hot chocolate malt 89 Frozen apple 119
Hot ginger 90 Fruit cheese roll 121
Hot lemon 91 Fudge 122
Iced mocha 92 Grapefruit sorbet 124
Kosciusko nightcap 94 Hummus 126
Lemon nectar 95 Indian samosa filling 128
Orange and lemon juice 96 Lemon and passionfruit cream 130
Orange tea 97 Making lunch:crustless quiche 132
Passionfruit and lemon juice 98 Pancakes 134
Peanut milk 99 Rita’s sponge finger cake 136
Pink grapefruit juice 100 Small Christmas puddings 138
Punch 101 Strawberry and peach cobbler 140
Raspberry fizz 102 Summer pudding 142
Soy banana thick milkshake 103 Sweet chilli sauce 144
Spicy hot chocolate 104
Spicy tomato 105
Personal and household
care Art and craft
Bath salts 149 Bird cake 173
Beauty care/body awareness 150 Bubblebrew (bubble-blowing liquid) 175
Hand lotion 151 Christmas tree cards 176
Having a bath or shower 152 Cinnamon clay ornaments 178
Homemade face pack 153 Cinnamon spice dough 179
Massage and aromatherapy 155 Flowers and leaves collage 180
Peppermint face mask 157 Fluorescent action painting 181
Potpourri 158 Foil painting/corrugated card 183
Refreshing peppermint foot cream 159 Glitter leisure dough 184
Rich yoghurt and fruit exfoliating mask161 Glittery collage/glittery mobile 185
Rum and egg shampoo additive 162 Herb vinegar 186
Scented drawer liners 163 Icing sugar art 188
Shoe cleaning 164 Music 189
Soap balls 165 Peanut butter dough 190
Strawberry almond facial scrub 166 Papier mâché 191
Sweet violet hand cream 168 Rainsticks and shakers 193
Wool mix 169 Soapy paint 195
Warm cornflour finger paint 196
Wrapping paper 197
Yoghurt painting 198
