sensory stimulation

/ˈsensəri ˌstɪmjəˈleɪʃən/

noun phrase

  1. The process of activating one or more of the senses, such as sight, hearing, touch, taste, or smell.

    B1

    uncountable

    • "Babies need sensory stimulation to help their brains develop."B1
    • "The therapy room provides sensory stimulation through music, lights, and textured objects."B2

  2. Activities or experiences designed to encourage a person to respond to sensory input, especially in therapy, education, or care.

    B2
    • "The teacher used sensory stimulation activities with the children."B1
    • "For some patients, sensory stimulation can improve attention and communication."B2

Collocations

sensory stimulation activitiessensory stimulation therapyprovide sensory stimulationsensory stimulation techniques

Word family

sensorystimulatestimulationsensory processing