16 mixed sensory toys + photo symbols + ‘I want’ and “I can hear’ sentence strips + tote bag + tips for use.
There are 16 brand new sensory toys:
3 x noise-makers: a music box (Harry Potter Theme), a Jibber-jabber, and a giggle stick;
4 x light-up finger lights in different colours;
2 x pop-up toys (vary in colour/theme);
2 x bouncy balls in different colours;
2 x ‘finger’ googly eyes in different colours;
1 x squeezy ball (when you squeeze it ‘grapes’ appear);
1 x blower toy (blow to keep the ball up in the air);
1 x random other toy
Some of the items will vary in colour, but the photo symbols match the objects.
The sturdy plastic drawstring bag is brand new and has been chosen especially to fit all the toys for easy storage. It measures 150mm x 350mm. There is a small fabric tote bag that can be used to work with a smaller selection of toys.
The photo symbols are laminated in non-reflective Matt plastic and attached to 4 small (approx.A5 size) baseboards with Velcro coins that are compatible with PECS products (Picture Exchange Communication System). They are designed to help children ask for toys before they have any words, and to teach them those words together with the following all-purpose words and phrases: "more", "help", “I want...”, “I can hear…”
The general tips for use are written onto a double-sided A5 laminated page. On the reverse side there is a separate picture symbol for ‘Help’ with advice on how to use it.
There is a separate A5 sheet with a detachable ‘I want...’ strip and advice on how to use it, and another with a detachable ‘I can hear…’ strip and advice on how to use it
The picture resources and tips fit into an A5 bag, and all the toys fit into the sturdy drawstring bag, and both are labelled with a brown parcel tag for convenience and easy storage.
This pack uses highly motivating sensory toys to encourage children to make clear requests for toys, for "more", and for "help", and to move on to commenting ‘I can hear…’. It can be used for children with no words and for children who are developing words and communication skills. PECS principles are followed (Picture Exchange Communication System), and the use of velcro means these pictures are compatible with any other PECS resources used.
