Sensory Stimulation, Sensory-Focused Activities for People with Physical and Multiple Disabilities - Book

Packed full of sensory-focused activities to offer people with varying needs and limitations opportunity to learn about and relate more meaningfully with the world. Activities are based around food, drink, personal and household care and crafts, and are kept simple so they can be slotted into daily routines with minimal disruption.

• Photocopiable reference for carers and clinicians.
• Includes assessment forms and checklists.
• Written by an Occupational Therapist
• 243 pages.
• Paperback

"A photocopiable resources which provides materials for encouraging people with profound multiple disabilities to learn about the world around them by interacting with it through the senses. Activity ideas are simple and designed to fit into daily routines."

British Institute of Learning Disabilities

"This is a book which clinicians could quickly and easily scan through, gaining lots of inspiration and ideas. Used as a reference and a "cookbook", it could enhance delivery of sensory focused activities for people with dementia, as well as those with physical and multiple disabilities, providing support staff with clear recipes and inspiration."

The Journal of Dementia Care

"Part two... provides detailed aims, instructions, ingredients for presenting approximately fifteen activities in each of the following sections: Drinks, Food, Personal and Household care, Art and Craft....would be useful for anyone planning activities with people with learning and physical disabilities. This is a useful and very readable and practical resource which would be useful for organisations such as supported living providers to use. It gives clear practical examples of broken down activities and the rationale for maximising participation in everyday activities. It would be useful for Occupational Therapists to have as a training resource or for students or those new to working with this client group."

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