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Handypac

Handypac

“Tacpac, Handypac is a sensory communication resource using touch and music. It helps people with sensory impairment, developmental delay, complex learning difficulties, tactile defensiveness, and limited or preverbal levels of communication.”

Introduction

Introduce activity by saying “It’s time for Handypac massage”.

Children to be sitting on chair, facing adult if possible with their shoes and socks off, arms and legs exposed. (Jumper off but joggers could be rolled up to knees)

Activity

Find a quiet place that is not too distracting.

Before each track of the music the movement will be briefly explained, e.g. tapping with fingertips.

Only do the movements when the music is playing as this heightens the expectations and anticipation of the pupils.

Adults should be looking for responses from the children.