Sensory Stimulation ― Sensory-Focused Activities for People With Physical And Multiple Disabilities

This is a paperbound reprint of a 1997 book. Writing for professionals and caregivers, occupational therapist Fowler gives a number of activities designed so those with cognitive and physical disabilities can make closer contact with their environment. Fowler locates these activities within the client's every-day situation, focusing on food, drink, household care and crafts, and taking care to cause a minimum of disruption of routine or expectations. She begins with theories about the meaning of sensory stimulation and the theoretical framework for sensory-focused activities, ways to maximize the activities, and methods of evaluation. She then gives dozens of ideas for activities, all of them simple enough to be enjoyable while challenging the client. Many can be adapted to group work, such as making cosmetic creams and soap balls or creating soapy paint pictures, while others may be suitable for the client eventually to do alone or with very little supervision. Annotation c2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Susan Fowler has 14 years' experience as an occupational therapist with a particular interest in providing services for people with intellectual and physical disabilities.Scope (Vic.) Ltd is a non-profit organisation providing disability services throughout Melbourne and Victoria, Australia, to thousands of children and adults with physical and multiple disabilities. It has also co-published two other resources with JKP: Enhancing Self-Esteem: A Self-Esteem Training Package for Individuals with Disabilities and Anger Management: An Anger Management Training Package for Individuals with Disabilities.