Sensory
SENSOLOGY – Autumn-themed
Sensology is a session to engage students to focus on the senses at a slow relaxed pace, it gives you a chance to observe responses, and have fun together.
Welcome Song |
Forever Autumn – Justin Heywood
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A Mirror |
“can you see yourself?” “ can you smile?” “can you put your tongue out , can you say Ooooo”
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Sight |
Any Autumn colour materials, can be wafted or draped over the young person, peek a boo type game.
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Hearing |
Play firework sounds or geese flying away or both.
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Taste |
Anything in your fridge or cupboards, just a taste of something savoury like marmite and sweet like jam or orange juice or fresh orange.
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Touch |
Crunchy leaves, or a cereal packet, or plastic bags, cellophane, to scrunch up and explore together.
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Smell |
A jam smell or fresh orange, peel and bend the peel close by the young person filling the room with the essence of the orange.
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Head movement |
Gentle massage on the head in circular motions.
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Bending, stretching |
To music “lets get physical” Olivia Newton –john or something similar, Gently bending Arms or legs to the music.
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Goodbye song |
Play “the last post” sit quietly together.
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