Multisensory
This section includes toys, games and activities to provide multisensory stimulation.
Multisensory toys offer a range of combinations of auditory, visual and tactile rewards. For example, they may vibrate, be comprised of various textures, or they may play music. These toys include tubes, balls, mirrors and boxes. Many include provision for switches.
Shape puzzles and inset boards may help a child to recognise and match shapes visually, by sound and/or by touch. The majority of the products are wooden boards with brightly coloured pieces and many of the puzzle pieces have chunky peg handles to make them easier for a child to handle. Some of the products are also designed to encourage colour recognition and counting skills.
Activity boards and centres may be free standing or wall mounted, attached to children's wheelchairs or laid flat on tables, and some allow children to lie underneath them to play. Some are suitable for group play. A range can be folded flat and have carry handles for transporting. These activity boards and centres may have features for visual, tactile and auditory stimulation, such as bells, mirrors., lights. tactile discs and panels. turning knobs.
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