Their attention to different parts of the body is accompanied by an increased awareness of the feel of tactile cues in different locations. Seated activities can use this awareness with tactile cues and different textures: fur, satin, rough fabric, velvet, feathers, balloons, vibrators, body lotion, facial mask, bubbles, and warm air or water.
A sequence of tactile cues to different parts of the body may be enjoyed and anticipated with pleasure. This seated activity can have lots of variations but it is apt to sustain attention longer if they can follow and learn to anticipate a simple sequence.
Alternating contrasting fabric textures may heighten arousal. You could begin an activity with a rough texture to capture attention or when attention begins to fade away, introduce a different texture or temperature.
The tactile cues can be applied by you in the form of a massage or with hand-over-hand assistance, as determined by the person's preferences.
The beat of a metronome or counting to three might help sustain their attention longer.
Categorizing the objects into different activity sets (fabrics, lotions, balloons and bubbles, etc.) that are tailored to the individual's preferences is possible because they can tell you what they do and do not like. Remember that it is their opinion that matters, not anyone else's value judgment, including yours.
Moving the cues to different parts of the body encourages trunk control and reduces the risk of pressure sores.
Once you have designed a sensory stimulation program, another caregiver, family or friend may apply the cues or use hand-over-hand assistance. Because they will respond to yes or no questions about their comfort / discomfort or pleasure / displeasure, other people have a better idea about when to stop to avoid fatigue.