All Learning Takes Place Through Our Senses

 

Liz Howard writes: My career began in the special needs field in 2006 after discovering both of my sons had special needs. I found that Sensory Play provided opportunities for my sons to develop, grow and learn. 

Sensory toys and activities help children with special needs to develop whilst having fun, as they are enjoyed more than the standard toys designed for children who find pleasure from imaginative play. From sensory-seekers craving stimulation, to tactile defensive individuals who avoid touch and different sensations, sensory play generates a child's sense, helping them to process information, and awareness of their body and the world they live in. 

Whether to satisfy sensory seeking behaviour, stimulate a withdrawn child who has shut down in order to cope, or calm an overwhelmed individual who has gone into sensory overload and meltdown, sensory play experiences can help an individual to deal with stress. Sensory experiences can help to promote a sense of calm and relaxation; they can motivate, reinforce positive behaviour, or redirect negative behaviour. 

With the recent launch of my brand new website I have created a one-stop shop meeting the needs of professionals, teachers, families and carers of children with special needs. 

The sensory products are guaranteed to grab attention and focus on a combination of skills including memory, physical, social, emotional and the senses, to promote a sense of achievement, success, independence and essentially a happier and fulfilled quality of life.