BrightNest Sensory

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BrightNest SensoryFREE ACTIVITY · PAGE 1

There is no wrong place to begin

What would feel helpful right now?

Point, sign, say, use AAC—or take more time.

LumiLight or colour
EchoSound
BreezyTouch or texture
GlimmerMovement or position
SavorTaste or smell
Somewhere elseOr not sure yet

We can try one small change

My choice:

After we try it, what next?

MoreLessSame againDifferentWaitHelpBreakNot sureFinished

Looking away, moving away or not choosing can also mean pause or stop.

BrightNest SensoryFREE ACTIVITY · PAGE 2

Adult quick guide

Choose, try, tell—without pressure.

  1. Pause.Check immediate comfort, health, ordinary needs and safety first.
  2. Choose.Offer only two to four safe, relevant options. Use the child's usual communication system.
  3. Try.Make one small adjustment to the environment, task, pace or position.
  4. Tell.Accept more, less, same, different, wait, break, finished—or no clear response.

Notice, do not diagnose

What was happening?

What did the child communicate?

What small change did we try?

What happened next?

Would we offer this choice again?

Safety and scope

This is an educational communication activity, not an assessment, therapy or feeding programme. Stop if the child shows distress. Pain, illness, swallowing, choking, allergy, nutrition, growth or significant participation concerns need appropriate professional advice.

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What this activity can—and cannot—do

It can help make choices visible and prompt one practical adjustment. It cannot identify the cause of distress, establish a sensory profile or replace advice from professionals who know the child.

Read our evidence and safety approach