Adapted Sensory Story Plans
“McKamey argues that the most important skill for a teacher is his or her ability to build trust with a student, which develops when students can sense that the educator is willing to hear their ideas, thoughts, and musings despite their challenges with grammar, low grades, or test scores in previous classes. This doesn’t mean that teachers need to cushion their feedback with fake praise, but it does mean, she thinks, that schools should help teachers develop skills to recognize […]
“I have seen some autistic people argue that blaming society for our difficulties is shirking personal responsibility and that we should be aiming to ‘improve’ ourselves. This stance says a lot about their conceptualisation of autism: If one sees autistic people as deficient or lacking in some way compared to non-autistic people then it is understandable that one would believe that acting more like a non-autistic person is “self-improvement.” I do not see autism that way at all. All humans […]
“Misophonia is a troublesome disorder. My sensory issues go far beyond the grasp of sights and sounds. I feel it every time I touch water that is too hot or cold. I feel it when velvet touches my skin and makes me cringe. If I step out into the hot summer heat after my blissfully air-conditioned atmosphere I can feel the hold on my body. All of my senses are subject to sensory overload and under-load. If I do too much I feel my body pull out from under me. My back crumbles under the pressure.”
Sensory Stories | Social Narratives | Space Designs
Embark on a mesmerizing journey into the enchanting world of sensory storytelling! Discover the transformative power of immersive sensory experiences that captivate and engage audiences of all ages and capacities. From beloved children's classics like "The Rainbow Fish" and "Where the Wild Things Are" to the magical realm of Harry Potter, unleash the power of storytelling through the senses. Dive…
Want to use your senses to inspire your seasons this year? Making Madness: My Sensory Journal & Guided Seasonal Planner is available to ship on Amazon now. Today, you can officially purchase a print copy to enjoy. It transforms your daily planner into a mighty keepsake chronicle of your sensory experience through one-year of May 2022 to May 2023. It will…
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the enchanting world of Maurice Sendak's beloved classic, 'Where the Wild Things Are,' right from the comfort of your own sensory spaces! Welcome to Chrysanthemum Stories, where we're bringing the Wild Rumpus to life with this DIY immersive sensory experience that will ignite our senses and spark our imagination. Get ready to release the…
A STORY ABOUT FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS Join us on a trek through the woods as we follow the Wise Old Owl's directions to find the elusive Purple Flower Meadow in this engaging sensory story. This story is a lesson in following directions mixed into the sensory experience of walking through a woodland. We explore the winding path through Heather Heath, cross…