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Sensory Hazards for people with Autsim

This is a small section of the course notes DVD for the Sensory Approaches to Autism Course from Hirstwood training. We have been looking at sensory rooms and the distance senses, vision and hearing. Thanks to all who have attended so far.
Laser star

A great 'Laser Star' projector from Maplin here in the UK and you can get them from Hirstwood Training
The Jambox by Jawbone

This is a fantastic little speaker which works really well delivering both sound and vibration.
Sound to Light Salad Box

For those people who got a 'Sound to Light' Kit here is a great idea for the sound bar.
Pico Projectors UPDATED

Pico Projectors are incredible. Great fun and could be a useful tool in the sensory studio.
iPad communication button
iPads in Education 1

Here are some great apps you can use on the iPad. The first in a series of 3 videos
Ipods in education

Here are some great applications for the iPod touch or iPhone.
Switch Systems

If you want to know how to operate a Mike Ayres switch system here are your instructions
Visualisers

A different kind of projector for a sensory studio
ITV build a sensory studio

See Richard Hirstwood's appearance on ITV and see how to build an increadible studio in no time at all.
Laser Star Projector

This is a great 'Laser Star' projector from 'Maplin' and its just £50 we also have them at Hirstwood Training
Cheap ideas part one

If you want lots of ideas on a budget watch this video in two parts - this is part one
Cheap ideas part two

If you want lots of ideas on a budget watch this video in two parts - this is part two
Brilliant Meteolights

These glowballs are cheap, tough and really good quality tools. They also float in water
'Meteorlight' battery changing

If your batteries have run out in your 'Meteorlight' here's how to fix it. You need to get two batteries 2016 3 volt or DL2016 3 volt. Many supermarkets have them.
Umbrellas

Using an umbrella for visual work and story telling is great for home and classrooms alike. Here are some great ideas.
Projector Umbrella

A high tech look at umbrella's
The Space Centre

The Space centre in Preston is a great 'Sensory Studio' in the UK
Mike Ayres voice distortion unit

The Voice Distortion Unit from Mike Ayres is great, but complex. Here are some video instructions to help you on your way.
Underwater sensory lights

Can't afford a sensory pool. Now you can with these cheap gadgets made to go underwater
A nice little tent

I like IKEA tents, but here is a cheap (ish) blackout tent. Not sure who sells it though, so if its you let me know.
Tactile Wall

Turn out the lights and have fun with your Mike Ayres tactile wall.
How to use a Solar 250

Here's how to get your wheels fitted to a Solar 250 or Mirage Projector!
Sensory+ Bubble Tube

If you are going to buy a bubble tube, make sure its switchable. Here is an example of what we mean.
Fantastic light floor

A wonderful sensory floor spotted in Lee Engineering. Very expensive but very good.

Richard Hirstwood

Lots of free sensory videos

This is a small section of the course notes DVD for the Sensory Approaches to Autism Course from Hirstwood training. We have been looking at sensory rooms and the distance senses, vision and hearing. Thanks to all who have attended so far.

A great 'Laser Star' projector from Maplin here in the UK and you can get them from Hirstwood Training

This is a fantastic little speaker which works really well delivering both sound and vibration.

For those people who got a 'Sound to Light' Kit here is a great idea for the sound bar.

Pico Projectors are incredible. Great fun and could be a useful tool in the sensory studio.

Here are some great apps you can use on the iPad. The first in a series of 3 videos

Here are some great applications for the iPod touch or iPhone.

If you want to know how to operate a Mike Ayres switch system here are your instructions

A different kind of projector for a sensory studio

See Richard Hirstwood's appearance on ITV and see how to build an increadible studio in no time at all.

This is a great 'Laser Star' projector from 'Maplin' and its just £50 we also have them at Hirstwood Training

If you want lots of ideas on a budget watch this video in two parts - this is part one

If you want lots of ideas on a budget watch this video in two parts - this is part two

These glowballs are cheap, tough and really good quality tools. They also float in water

If your batteries have run out in your 'Meteorlight' here's how to fix it. You need to get two batteries 2016 3 volt or DL2016 3 volt. Many supermarkets have them.

Using an umbrella for visual work and story telling is great for home and classrooms alike. Here are some great ideas.

A high tech look at umbrella's

The Space centre in Preston is a great 'Sensory Studio' in the UK

The Voice Distortion Unit from Mike Ayres is great, but complex. Here are some video instructions to help you on your way.

Can't afford a sensory pool. Now you can with these cheap gadgets made to go underwater

I like IKEA tents, but here is a cheap (ish) blackout tent. Not sure who sells it though, so if its you let me know.

Turn out the lights and have fun with your Mike Ayres tactile wall.

Here's how to get your wheels fitted to a Solar 250 or Mirage Projector!

If you are going to buy a bubble tube, make sure its switchable. Here is an example of what we mean.

A wonderful sensory floor spotted in Lee Engineering. Very expensive but very good.