Eyes
Ears
Touch
Tongue
Sensory engagement for the tongue involves the stimulation of the tongue’s sensory receptors, like taste buds, and nerve endings. The tongue aids in food processing, speech development, and swallowing, as well as aids in oral hygiene and defense. Tools include:
Sensory Engagement
Sensory Engagement: Using our primary five senses of eyes, ears, nose, taste, and touch to connect with our surroundings.
- Sensory engagement for the ears involves auditory stimulation. It enhances focus, improves sleep cycles, and helps regulate your equilibrium. Tools included:
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Sensory engagement for the eyes improves focus, enhances alertness, and plays a critical role in cognitive development. It also helps us connect with the environment. Techniques include:
Touch sensory engagement can help to relieve stress and reduce sensory overload. It involves using varied textures, pressure levels, and temperatures to stimulate the tactile system. Techniques used are:
Nose
Sensory engagement for the nose focuses on the olfactory system. We call this the sense of smell. Its intricate focus includes processing specialized receptors in the nasal cavity. These signals are processed and sent to the brain, which identifies odors, emotional responses, memory, and protective reflexes. Techniques include: