controlled sensory experiences for people with profound and multiple disabilities /
First Statement of Responsibility
Susan Fowler ; foreword by Paul Pagliano.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Philadelphia :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Jessica Kingsley Publishers,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2008.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
1 online resource (251 pages) :
Other Physical Details
illustrations
SERIES
Series Title
JKP resource materials
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-251).
CONTENTS NOTE
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FRONT COVER; Multisensory Rooms and Environments; Controlled Sensory Experiences for People with Profound and Multiple Disabilities; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Introduction; PART ONE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF MULTISENSORY ROOMS; 1 The Development of the Multisensory Room; 2 Setting up a Multisensory Room; 3 Using the Multisensory Room; PART TWO MULTISENSORY EQUIPMENT; 4 Introduction to Part Two; 5 Using the MultisensoryEquipment; 6 Multisensory Stories and Themes; APPENDICES; 1 Useful organizations; 2 Community sensory activities; 3 Sensory banks.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This unique, fully photocopiable resource offers guidance and materials to aid those developing multisensory environments - artificially engineered spaces that encourage relaxation, social skills and learning by stimulating the five senses. Particularly useful for those working with people with multiple disabilities, this resource explains the theory underlying multisensory environments, describes the different types, and outlines the practicalities of planning, setting up and equipping a multisensory space. The resource also features useful checklists and tools for creating multisensory exper.
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
Multisensory rooms and environments.
International Standard Book Number
1843104628
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
People with disabilities-- Rehabilitation.
Rooms.
Sensory stimulation.
Behavior Therapy-- methods.
Disabled Persons-- rehabilitation.
Environment Design.
Sensory Art Therapies.
Socialization.
HEALTH & FITNESS-- Diseases-- Nervous System (incl. Brain)