Sensology
Sensology’s aims are to wake up the five basic senses (see, hear, touch, smell, taste) and also movement related sensory systems: the vestibular (balance, head movements and gravity) and the proprioceptive (body positions, body mapping and planning movements).
The senses are stimulated and introduced individually and a familiar song/rhyme is used to cue in the session, as well as children looking at themselves in a mirror.
At Daventry Hill School, sensology is used to support the student’s awareness, engagement and to enable them to make preferences.
A variety of different equipment can be used when waking up the individual's senses. Below are some examples of the types of resources used to stimulate each of the senses.
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See I can see |
Touch (uses contrasting textures) I can touch |
Hear I can hear |
Smell (uses contrasting smells) I can smell |
Taste (use contrasting tastes) I can taste |
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Coloured torch Fibre optic wand Reflective CD UV lights/accessories Handheld lights Battery operated fairy lights |
Feathers Pine cones Bubble wrap Shower scrunchies Sponge with rough top Furry fabric Cold/warm resources |
Bells Drum Horn Banging on a hard surface Scratching corrugated card (Change of volume to loud/quiet) |
Lavender Ginger Lemon Marzipan Peppermint Orange
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Chocolate Lemon Honey Soy sauce Ice cream Warm custard
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It is important to use contrasting senses to not only enhance the senses, but also to allow your child to communicate and show preference for particular experiences.