Flo Longhorn-
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New free sensory books and new free Apps book!
Hello! Please note!!
Hello! Please note!!
I am happy for you to have my books ( plus other generous authors) to use them in your work or play with very special children and adults. Just remember that many were written years ago when there was hardly any information or research around. What education there was, had to be led by a very inappropriate, subject based UK national curriculum. Some of the terminology/subject labels may be old fashioned but the philosophy and sensory dominance still remains constant as always.... Sensory always rules okay!
Flo Longhorn-July 2025.... flopmld@gmail.com
The 'Happiness Audit'
for
' very special learners'
Below we have the very best assessment tool for all learners.
"If you're happy and you know it" works everytime.
You can download the original article I wrote many moons ago , on 'the rationale behind working on happiness'
plus
'the latest version of the Happiness Audit' (added over the years, by others, including Richard Hirstwood&Julie King)
Plus
A simple 'Wellness Tracker' from nac
Click once on the images below!
happiness article 2025update.pdfAssessing happiness for very special learners article 2025
Happiness audit -full
Happiness-Audit-2025 full.pdf3. Tracker EWB.docxEmotional wellness tracker(nec)
K-Page65Unhappinesschecklist.pdfUnhappiness checker
Sensory Contents
Remember we can have access to eight
major sensory systems!
Vision Tactile Sound Smell Taste Proprioceptive Vestibular Interoceptive
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Just remember, the most major senses are the ones of most importance for YOU each day> Very special people are just the same....
For example, if there is a death in the family, the major dominant senses may now be grief, helplessness, sadness, being alone, being bereft, relief, anger.....but there is usually a sense of reminisce and happy thoughts at the end of the tunnel.....
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Do not forget in 2025!
The eight major sensory systems !
Vision Vestibular
Auditory Interoception
Tactile Proprioception
Smell Taste
'Sensology- waking up the senses' below!
Sensology_Workout_with_cover_2020.pdf'The Sensology Workout'
'The Sensology Workout'
Apps_for_Very_Special_Learners_2024_full_book.pdfApps 2024
Apps 2024
Massage_Stories.pdfNew book!
Massage Stories-exploring communication through touch
Massage Stories-exploring communication through touch
Andrea Muir with Flo Longhorn 2012
Andrea Muir with Flo Longhorn 2012
Enjoy! Discovered in my archives, one of my favourite hands-on books, well done Andrea wherever you are now!
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Apps_for_Very_Special_Learners_2024_full_book.pdfApps for learners with special and complex needs
Apps for learners with special and complex needs
Flo Longhorn 2024
This new book brings the art of using apps & tablets up to date since Flo wrote her first book , twelve years ago.
It offers over 200 (mainly free) researched apps that are pertinent to the learning patterns of very special learners.
They are combined with a predominant sensory approach and early levels of thinking.
Although sadly, there are few recent pieces of relevant research in this area, there is reference to some up to date research of interest.
Good apping !
click on book cover to download !
Special_Stories_Call_&_Response_with_covers_2020.pdfSpecial stories:
Special stories:
Call & response please!
Call & response please!
Keith Park & PJ Pilcher
Keith Park & PJ Pilcher
with Flo Longhorn
2013
Keith Park is well known for his work and writings on special needs drama/poetry.
PJ Pilcher is an artistic young man who illustrates the text.
Call & response pieces covering Shakespearean. biblical & pantomime drama with short verses thrown in!
Multisensory_Art_Flip-Flop-Fun.pdfMultisensory art : flip flap fun
Multisensory art : flip flap fun
Clare Hobson
edited by Flo Longhorn
Special art teacher Clare
offers an intriguing book of one-sentence art ideas
playful games
sensory experiences with simple resources.
Whilst adult initiated, they are child led.
Each page offers six ways of approaching creative sensory art!
Sensory_Drama_with_cover_2020.pdfclick on book cover, then arrow to download instantly
Sensory drama
Sensory drama
for very special people
for very special people
A classic resource book, full of practical ideas for simple dramas which are relevant and fun
Including circle-time dramas
Communication plays a major part in the book
Drama gives the very special learner an opportunity to be powerful
and assertive as part of a dramatic process.
2000
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Sensory_Art_with_cover_2020.pdfSensory art
Sensory art
for very special people
for very special people
Creativity through the senses
from tasty art, smelly art, visual and sound art
moving art or a dip into creative touch.
The book also covers a range of art techniques at the simplest levels of emerging creativity.
The art is also for students and adults with project work about famous artists or paintings.
2011
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Sensory_Cookery_with_cover_2020.pdfclick on book cover, then arrow to download instantly
Sensory cookery for very special people
Sensory cookery for very special people
Very special chidren & adults enjoy cookery for the same reasons as everyone else
cooking and eating the end result!
Sensory cooking-uses all the senses to explore, experience, engage and participate
It is a life skill in which they can succeed and excel
The book includes, 'one-step cookery' and world sensory cookery
Mix , blend and cook up a practical cookery curriculum!
1997
Sensology_Workout_with_cover_2020.pdfclick on book cover, then arrow to download instantly
The Sensology workout: Waking up the senses
The Sensology workout: Waking up the senses
This book offers a platform of waking up the senses each day
, in order to engage and learn from the surrounding world.
The senses need to be up and running in order to jolt the little grey cells into thinking!
Sensology offers insights into sensory research, loads of sensory exercises and ideas These can be used as a group workout or 'wake-up call' for an individual.
It also includes the original sensory 'happiness audit'.
2010
*There are two parts to this important book, there is important info on a CD rom that was sent out with the hard copy books.
send an email to flopmld@gmail.com
and a copy will be sent to you by email
Numeracy_with_cover_2020.pdfNumeracy
Numeracy
for very special people
for very special people
An in-depth resource for a multisensory approach to numeracy
For learners beginning to engage in simple numeracy
It includes hundreds of practical examples of presenting sensory numeracy
Aimed at giving depth to early levels of mathematics
It also looks at host curricula
Maths is found in massage, parachute play and cookery.
2000
shoe boxes update .m4vA Shoebox Stories movie-Enjoy!
click on image to play
Literacy_with_cover_2020 copy .pdf
click on book cover, then arrow to download instantly
Literacy for very special people
Literacy for very special people
A multisensory approach to reading, writing and communication
multisensory based
ideas such as poetry pockets, sensory dramas, creating and making books
literacy through poetry, drama, literature and making marks on the world
It also offers opportunities to become literate in communication and emotions
2001
An illuminated shoe box story
UV_Light_with_cover_2020.pdfclick on book cover, then arrow to download instantly
Enhancing education through the use of UV light and fluorescing materials
Enhancing education through the use of UV light and fluorescing materials
The book covers policies
use of dark rooms
'learning to look'
uvl in the art curriculum
and many resources........
1997
This book maybe scientifically out-of-date
so you must update health and safety use of materials and equipment
online or through your local health & safety department.
Sex_Education_with_cover_2020.pdfSex education & sexuality for very special people
Sex education & sexuality for very special people
When this book was written there was very little information on this subject, it was taboo and not seen as relevant to very special people.
However information and resources have improved since then. So do use the book but in the light of current changes from when it was written in the 1990's.
Readers should refer to current guidelines/policies/law in this area.
Very special learners are human beings with all that entails including sexuality.
This book contains realistic information, ideas, activities and schemes of work-including themes such as personal/social growth, solo sex, sensuality, male/female resources and more....
1997
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Sensory_Science_with_cover_2020.pdfSensory science national curriculum:
Sensory science national curriculum:
for very special people
for very special people
This book is rather dated but have a glance through.....
This book opens a scientific door to provide sensory science for very special learners although written nearly 30 years ago.
How wide the scientific door is opened for them depends on their unique patterns of learning and the vision of those who work with them.
It offers a dip into science activities, lessons and activities and resources to inspire the special scientist.
1993
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Religious_Education_with_cover_2020.pdfReligious education for very special children
Religious education for very special children
This title should really have been 'spirituality for all' but had to comply with the bigotted demands of the early 1990's.
Spirituality is part and parcel of every human being.
By including this element in education, itoffers a deeper dimension to life and living for very special people.
The book offers many ideas that encompass beliefs or non-beliefs, with multisensory approaches to spirituality.
1993
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Multisensory_Massage_with_cover_2020.pdfPlanning a multisensory massage programme for very special people
Planning a multisensory massage programme for very special people
This book looks at massage in the context of a multisensory programme for very special children/adults
Multisensory massage is used to stimulate many of the senses in a meaningful way.
Readers should refer to current safety/protection policies in their working/home environment.
1993
Prerequisites_to_Learning_with_cover_2020.pdfclick on book cover, then arrow to download instantly
Prerequisites to learning for very special learners
Prerequisites to learning for very special learners
This classic text looks at the suitcase of early skills needed to access learning
learning to look
attend
be part of a group
control movements and behaviours
the first steps in beginning to think.
It provides detailed observations of these early steps to learning.
1993
Readers of this book should update to the UK 2020 engagement document ( revised in 2022) which will enrich and expand an understanding of prerequisites to learning.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-engagement-model
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curriculum development and Gemma.mp4 Curriculum development through observation 1983
Curriculum development through observation 1983
and
One year on-Gemma 1984
One year on-Gemma 1984
Click on the image to play
Historic films made in 1983/1984
Historic films made in 1983/1984
These innovative and historic films were made in 1983/1984 by 'Video Communications' Northampton Health Authority, just 12 years after very special children were allowed by law, to go to school( 1971). They were made at Wren Spinney School Kettering and won a Gold Award for innovation from the British Medical Association, 1985
Remembering with affection and pride, all the children, families, staff and film makers who made these films together in harmony
Remembering with affection and pride, all the children, families, staff and film makers who made these films together in harmony
Curriculum development through observation (1983)
Curriculum development through observation (1983)
This film shows the beginning of sensory education for very special pupils, in a UK school setting. Flo Longhorn was the head teacher at the time and the film director was Frances Palmer.
One year on-Gemma (1984)
One year on-Gemma (1984)
This short film shows the development of a pupil Gemma over a year, from when the film above was first made. It was to celebrate Gemma's progress and to validate the sensory approach in special education.
Communication with the special child- A multisensory approach (1983)
Communication with the special child- A multisensory approach (1983)
This innovative film shows Wren Spinney school developing the work of Veronica Sherborne with a group of very special children. There was no physiotherapist at the school, the music and movement programme was developed by staff and the music teacher ( Harry Clark-Salvation Army) provided the accordion. The adults are mainly parents with some staff. Listen to the background sounds from the children during the session, significant communications from them and so enthralling!
Videos above and below click on image to play
Multisensory_Approach.mp4Communication
Communication
with the special child: a multisensory approach
with the special child: a multisensory approach
1983
1983
Original sensory curriculum book 1984
Original sensory curriculum book 1984
The following book is the original one written in the summer holidays of 1984, about 13 years after special education was set in UK law.The contents came directly from the children, staff and families associated with Wren Spinney school, Kettering. There were very few older pupils as life expectancy, without medical intervention such as tube feeding, was very limited beyond early teenager years.
The following book is the original one written in the summer holidays of 1984, about 13 years after special education was set in UK law.The contents came directly from the children, staff and families associated with Wren Spinney school, Kettering. There were very few older pupils as life expectancy, without medical intervention such as tube feeding, was very limited beyond early teenager years.
It was created with innovative, observation documents, the local library, a Mont Blanc pen, typewriter, pencil, rubber and lined foolscap paper. There were no computers, photocopiers, internet, websites or search engines. It was reproduced on a Banda hand cranked machine and distributed freely by post, all over the country. Word of mouth was the carrier.
It was created with innovative, observation documents, the local library, a Mont Blanc pen, typewriter, pencil, rubber and lined foolscap paper. There were no computers, photocopiers, internet, websites or search engines. It was reproduced on a Banda hand cranked machine and distributed freely by post, all over the country. Word of mouth was the carrier.
It has just been officially published in 2021
It has just been officially published in 2021
Flo_book_1984_edited.pdfclick on book cover, then arrow to download instantly
Planning a sensory curriculum and sensory banks for the very special child: a practical approach to curriculum planning
Planning a sensory curriculum and sensory banks for the very special child: a practical approach to curriculum planning
Flo Longhorn
Flo Longhorn
1984
1984
This book was written because of the desperate need to have a credible sensory curriculum for unique learners. It was also written to give credence to the power of observation for planning and evaluating. This comes from intense observation of the responses of the very special learner, not by using a prescription offered from distant experts.
The book also enabled others to grasp the opportunity to intently focus on how to successfully educate such special children/students. Then, to courageously devise and provide amazing, relevant multisensory curriculum for their own very special learners.
The two videos shown on this website reflect the writings in the book.
1984
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Making_Friends_with_Johanna_book.pdfclick on book cover, then arrow to download instantly
Making friends with Johanna : communicating with very special people
Making friends with Johanna : communicating with very special people
Johanna de Haas & family
Johanna de Haas & family
Edited by Flo Longhorn 2003
Edited by Flo Longhorn 2003
Johanna & her family have been faithful friends to me for many years.
Johanna & her family have been faithful friends to me for many years.
She taught me how to listen & learn about unusual communications
She taught me how to listen & learn about unusual communications
To create your own language is amazing, and this is what very special people have to do in order for us to make sense of the world that surrounds them.
To create your own language is amazing, and this is what very special people have to do in order for us to make sense of the world that surrounds them.
This book gives insight into how Johanna did this in her short
This book gives insight into how Johanna did this in her short
but amazing life.
but amazing life.
2003
Feast_of_Music_Vol_1_2020.pdfA feast of music:
A feast of music:
music and drama for all
music and drama for all
Volumes 1 and 2
Volumes 1 and 2
Diane Haylor & Sue Bradshaw
Diane Haylor & Sue Bradshaw
with Flo Longhorn
with Flo Longhorn
Diane and Sue worked with great delight and enthusiasm, with special children, for many years. Diane also held the role of head of performing arts until her retirement, then continuing on in life with her creative arts, drama and role of grandmother.
The two books were created with very special actors and had many successful performances. They offer complete scenarios, down to the smallest detail of producing a successful drama for all.
2005
Feast_of_Music_Vol_2_2020.pdfclick on book cover, then arrow to download instantly
A sensory curriculum for very special people:
A sensory curriculum for very special people:
a practical approach to curriculum planning
a practical approach to curriculum planning
Flo Longhorn
Flo Longhorn
1988
Published by Ernest Hecht
Souvenir Press
available in book shops and amazon
Still in print 2024!
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