An innovative, brain-stimulating activity that engages users in conversation and recall of memories through the sense of smell. Designed for use with children ages 5+ but can also be used for seniors, the Mindscent® toolkit’s usage was tested with Speech Pathologists and is not only limited to those who face difficulty in communication, but also can be used by therapists, teachers, and families to explore the sense of smell by: Making connections with loved ones through conversation and engagement, establishing rapport, stimulating appetite, teaching vocabulary, strengthening memory, re-teaching the sense of smell to the neurologically disordered, presenting smells during coma therapy to induce arousal and offering meaningful activity and learning for the bed- or homebound who have limited experiences. Kit includes 20 different Essential Smells©, 20 visual Clue and Fact Cards, 200 paper smelling strips for application and ideas for recommended use. Made in the USA.
Mindscent® formulas do not contain alcohol, and are safe for the skin. Mindscent® aromas (called Essential Smells©) are formulated by global flavor and fragrance organizations and have passed all required regulatory reviews. Formulated with natural essential oils and other fragrance raw materials to replicate real-life aromas
Mindscent® is a communication and educational tool kit with multiple uses:
- For playing multiple choice “connection” to the aromas
- As a guessing game (what’s that smell?)
- As a vehicle for storytelling
- Fact cards included for learning