There is a quiet room where the more stressed of my friends find gentleness. Fixed to the wall is a plywood panel that enables us to stick stuff where ever we feel.
The stuff is really a collection of toys that have something sensory about them. It may be a movement or a gentle noise.
As we fixed pieces to the wall my friends helped me by holding screws and even passing me the toys. It was a complicated job because the new toys attracted playful fingers straight away.
Here are some of the bits. My friends said thanks by playing with them.
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| Teddy just hangs around. You can shake hands with him and his feet and hands make a nice click when settle to rest. |
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| The bell is trapped behind two rods. It is really a Christmas decoration. |
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| Here you can knock on the door and see if anybody is home. The brush feels nice on your fingers and the elephant’s trunk is like a big spring. |
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| This box was fun to make. I set myself the task of not using any hardware. Its rope is soft to touch and makes a flexible hinge that doesn’t pinch fingers. |
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| Here’s a doll’s house. It is a way of installing a shelf to our wall. We will use it to hold surprises. A soft teddy may live comfortably in here. |
