Story has always been central to the work of PAMIS. Stories are everywhere in our everyday lives, they surround us.

Stories help us understand the self and others. They support learning and development, understanding, interaction, engagement, connection.

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With  Multi-Sensory Storytelling we don’t just tell a story, but we use objects or sensory stimuli to enhance the story and allow it to be experienced with all the senses, to help bring it to life for the person experiencing it. So rather than just listening to the words, they become involved with the story…a part of the story.

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Multi-Sensory Storytelling can

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• Support people to connect with real life experiences through their senses

• Support people to share their experiences through their senses

• Help prepare people for difficult situations in their lives

• Help prepare people for new experiences

• Support people to engage with their culture and heritage

• Support people to access the school curriculum and lifelong learning opportunities