SENsory Circuits

Sensory Circuit/Pathway

The idea is to start with an alerting activity, move to a concentration activity and then finally to a calming/relaxation activity. When you put together a sensory circuit choose 1 to 2 alerting activities, 1 to 2 concentration activities and 1 calming activity.

Participation in a short sensory motor circuit is a great way both to energise and settle children and young people into the day. The aim is to focus concentration in readiness for the day’s activities. Sensory circuits/pathways can be completed at regular times throughout the day. It is important that the experiences included in a sensory circuit reflect your child/young person’s sensory preferences and avoid any sensory experiences they are aversive to.

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Alerting Activities:

Start with the Alerting activities. Choose 1 or 2 cards. The aim of this section is to provide vestibular (sense of balance) and proprioceptive stimulation within a controlled setting. This prepares the brain for learning.

Alert Card 1

Alert Card 2

Alert Card 3

Alert Card 4

Alert Card 5

Alert Card 6

Alert Card 7

Alert Card 8

Concentration Activities:

Choose 1 or 2 cards to continue your sensory pathway ideally the children should do this after the Alerting activity. This section includes activities that require motor (muscle) sensory processing, balance and timing. The child needs to organise their body, plan their approach and do more than one thing at a time in a sequential order (one after the other).

Concentration Card 1

Concentration Card 2

Concentration Card 3

Concentration Card 4

Relaxation Activities:

Relaxation/Calming Activities

The relaxation/calming activities are very important as they provide input to ensure that your child person leaves the circuit/pathway and engages in their activities calm, centred and ready for the day ahead.

Relaxation Card 1

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