PMLD - Story Massage

Gaining Consent to Touch

Seeking consent to touch is integral to the Story Massage Programme. We look at ways of gaining consent – both verbal and non-verbal.

Story Massage in a Children’s Home in China

We talk to Alison Kennedy, a physiotherapist with International China Concern about her work sharing the benefits of the Story Massage Programme in a children’s home in China.

Communication and Engagement at St Giles

Centre of Excellence awarded to St Giles School. Watch a video of the programme in action to see the benefits of communication and engagement for learners.

Story Massage and Curriculum Topics

A Higher Level Teaching Assistant explains how the Story Massage Programme is a fun and effective way of sharing curriculum topics such as Under the Sea and The Great Outdoors.

Introducing Story Massage to Pupils with PMLD

A teacher explains how she introduced the Story Massage Programme to a class of children with PMLD as a fully inclusive activity.

Sensory Stories and Inclusive Benefits of Narrative

Guest Blogger, Joanna Grace, founder of The Sensory Projects, gives a fascinating insight into the power of story for people of all ages and abilities.

Multi-Sensory Approach to Storytelling

A multi-sensory dimension to storytelling brings a greater sense of engagement, communication and enjoyment for many children and adults. We share two sensory massage stories.