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What is sensory
stimulation? The answer is that stimulating the senses can have a positive
effect on learning as well as emotional and social growth in a
child. Sensory
stimulation in learning means having activities that challenge
or make use of the five senses. These senses, touch, taste, smell, listening, and visual,
must be included in one’s learning. Schools incorporate sensory stimulation in their
curriculum from the basics of math and reading to special
classes such as art or extracurricular activities such as
sports. The same is true for children with special needs. For example, as more children become diagnosed with
autism, more teachers are needed to educate them. Thus, it is good to see celebrities such as the telethon
on comedy central held on October 15, 2006, that featured
well-known comedians as well as other notable figures to help fund the building of a center to
educate teachers who are specialized in teaching autistic
children.
Sensory stimulation
also affects the emotional and social growth of a child. Sensory affectional deprivation syndrome (link to this
page) illustrates the importance of maternal affection. When moms (and dads) cuddle, sway, sing, or rock their
babies and children, they are helping that child feel the
emotional needs required for healthy growth.
sensory stimulation
theory, learning (link here)
Sensory Stimulation
Activities For Therapeutic Recreation:
http://www.recreationtherapy.com/tx/txsensor.htm
Incredible
sensory swings here
Sensory
integration with this amazing floating bed
Sensory
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