Sensory Stories to Support Additional Needs: Making Narratives Accessible Through the Senses

Sensory Stories are short stories that are brought to life through meaningful sensory experiences, particularly beneficial for people with SPD, PMLD, and Autistic children or adults. This updated edition includes original ready-to-use sensory stories, video content, and digital lesson plans to create inclusive and fun sensory experiences.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 21 October 2022
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Sensory stories are concise narratives of a few lines that come to life through a curated selection of meaningful sensory experiences. These stories hold immense value for individuals with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), as well as autistic children and adults. Sensory stories serve as an excellent means of introducing new sensory environments in a safe and interactive manner, thereby reducing associated anxieties and opening up fresh avenues for communication and play.

This revised edition is brimming with original ready-to-use sensory stories, featuring an additional 5 guest sensory stories crafted by authors from diverse corners of the globe, along with a customizable story template to create a sensory experience tailored to each individual. Additionally, this book includes exclusive how-to video content and digital lesson plans, making it an indispensable tool for integrating the transformative multi-sensory storytelling method into homes, classrooms, or group settings. By utilizing everyday items and providing step-by-step instructions, this book simplifies the process of incorporating sensory stories, ensuring accessibility and simplicity for all.

Through the power of sensory stories, individuals with additional needs can experience a sense of inclusion, joy, and empowerment, as these narratives engage their senses and foster a deeper understanding of the world around them. By creating inclusive and enjoyable sensory experiences, we can enhance the lives of those who require additional support and guidance, fostering a more inclusive and compassionate society.

Weight: 380g
Dimension: 172 x 244 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839971471