Sensory paths

Sensory Paths, or sensory hallways, are designed to provide children who have sensory processing needs with increased opportunities for specific sensory stimuli.  Sensory paths tend to include guided activities providing movement (vestibular), resistance (proprioception) and touch (tactile) inputs.  

A sensory path is typically a pathway on the ground.  They are usually installed in a hallway or corridor. They provide an effective solution to providing sensory input when space is at a premium as they are installed in a corridor.  They can also be painted on the ground outdoors, in the playground or on an outdoor pathway in the school grounds. These are often highly structured and visual, with supports independence when using the path.

Instructions might include “hop like a rabbit”, “wall push ups” and “follow the numbered path” and have numbered stickers on the ground for the child to move through.

Schools can purchase a pack which supplies a structured path to be installed in a corridor of the school, with instructions on stickers for the child to follow as they make their way along the path.  There are also some free options available online.  Some schools have linked with their local print shop for a more individualised option.  

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