Special Needs sensory software?

Question

Hi, im looking to find some computer software that can be used for a sensory session (e.g. leaves blowing around / water spraying / fish swimming / rain falling)

Many Thanks

Answer 1

I use www.findsounds.com to get sound effects.  If I just want a kaleidoscopic background to look at I use the visual effects on Windows Media Player on full screen on the whiteboard. If I wanted something visual and specific eg leaves  I'd use a projector wheel and make the pictures - you can use acetate with a blank. Otherwise I'm not sure what you want the computer to do - is it pictures or sounds?  If I want leaves blowing around I'd get a wind machine and leaves and do it for real - or a hair dryer or fan if you're at home etc.

Answer 2

Contact MENCAP via the web. They will be able to help.

If not try Home Farm Trust. They have sensory rooms like you describe.

Answer 3

I'm not at school at the moment, it's half term, so I haven't got the full details of the following.

1.Story Sensations:-  software with play scripts and stories.

http://www.vocalimage.co.uk/html/story_s...

2. Inclusive Education catalogue:- Lots of sensory software

3. Taliesin - Sound effects cds (based in Wales)  http://www.soundnarration.co.uk/schools....

I use all of them. Story Sensations produce some fantastic stuff.

Answer 4

http://www.spacekraft.co.uk/

They have loads of great sensory equipment...if its too expensive its still a good place to look and get ideas of things you may be able to make or buy cheaper locally!