Basal stimulation

Basal stimulation is a special form of educational and therapeutic encouragement and support for people with disabilities. The aim of basal stimulation is to provide those affected with optimal sensory stimulation and thus support the improvement of their physical and mental development.

Basal stimulation is based on the assumption that every person is naturally perceptive from birth and is looking for perceptual experiences. However, people with disabilities often have limitations in their perception and can only react to stimuli to a limited extent due to motor or sensory disorders. Basal stimulation uses targeted physical experiences and sensory stimulation to promote the ability to perceive and improve body awareness.

Basal stimulation relates to various areas such as touch, movement, posture, perception of light, sounds and smells as well as verbal and social communication. Special materials and aids are used, which are individually tailored to the needs of the individual. An important aspect of basal stimulation is communication with the body. The body is used as a medium to communicate and interact.

Basal stimulation is carried out by specially trained professionals such as occupational therapists, physiotherapists or educators. The methods used can vary depending on the type of disability and the individual situation of the person concerned. Basal stimulation can be used for many different types and levels of disability, for example for people with physical disabilities, mental disabilities or autism.

Overall, basal stimulation offers people with disabilities a valuable opportunity to promote their perception and thus improve their physical and mental development. Targeted sensory stimulation can provide positive experiences and thus improve quality of life.