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Senses Week 4 Game
Calming & Alerting Game
| Sensory System | Activity |
|---|---|
| Vision - Calming | Soft Colors, Natural/dim lighting, Serene Paintings, Pleasant Scenery, Flickering candle/campfire, Watching Fish, Bubble Lamp, Clean/minimal Room |
| Vision - Alerting | Bright colors/lighting, Modern art, Complex images, Video Games, Changing Patterns of Light, Messy/cluttered room |
| Hearing - Calming | Soft/slow Music, Familiar Background Noise (fan), Humming, Singing Quietly, Repetitive Sounds (ocean waves), Waterfall, Meditation Tapes |
| Hearing - Alerting | Offbeat/loud/quick music, Unfamiliar Background Noise (humming/alarm clock), Whistling, Singing Loudly, Changing Sounds (city streets), Handheld Instruments |
| Oral Motor - Calming | Sucking on a hard candy, thick liquid, sweet foods/candies |
| Oral Motor - Alerting | Crunchy foods (popcorn, pretzels, raw vegetables, crunchy cereal, crushed ice) |
| Smell - Calming | Scented candle (apple pie/vanilla), Mild fragrances, Scented bath powder, Pleasant smell (flowers/baked goods) |
| Smell - Alerting | Candles with strong/crisp scent (lemon or peppermint), Strong fragrances, Perfume/cologne, Noxious odor, Room spray |
| Light Touch - Alerting | Tickling, Light stroking, Prickly/squishy object, Unfamiliar/unexpected touch, Cool room, Walking on Grass, Snapping a Rubber Band, Fidgets |
| Deep Pressure Touch - Calming | Hugs, Firm touch, Deep Massage, Heavy Blanket, Warmth, Foot Roller, Stress Ball, Hand Lotion, Stone Massage, Chinese Balls, Beanbag Tapping |
| Vestibular - Calming | Rocking/Chair, Riding in a Car, Slow Dancing, Swinging Gently, Stationary Activities, Walking, Slow Head Rolls, Gliding |
| Vestibular - Alerting | Jogging, Spinning, Fast Dancing, Squirming, Swinging, Sitting on a Therapy Ball, Movement Activities |
| Proprioception - Calming | Joint compression, Slow Movements, Heavy/sustained Resistance, Walking, Weight Lifting, Yoga, Tai Chi, Pushing/Pushups |
| Proprioception - Alerting | Quick changes, Jerky movements, Jogging, Stepper Machine, Aerobic Exercise, Kickboxing, Jumping |
| Taste - Calming | Mild, Sweet, Hard Candy, Oatmeal and brown sugar, Sweet Fruits |
| Taste - Alerting | Strong or spicy, Sour or bitter, Lemon/citrus, Peppermint, Chili, Lemonade, Pickles |