Can multisensory techniques be applied to other disciplines (outside of language arts) as well?
Yes. Multisensory techniques can be applied successfully in many areas of the curriculum. For example, in learning math concepts students could use concrete materials that help them compare and contrast quantity and discover math relationships themselves. For some students, a hands-on multisensory approach to social studies holds their attention and keeps learning alive and exciting while helping them to retain facts, concepts, skills, and vocabulary. There are many ways to learn and to display competence. Multisensory learning is a great confidence-builder and leads to successful experiences that often encourage children to put effort into the hard work of learning to read and write. Dr. Birsh is the author of Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills, a comprehensive guide for educators on teaching language skills to students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Dr. Birsh is a former board member of the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council a
