Sensory play is essential for all kids to learn how their bodies work, and how to process and interpret the world around them. Sometimes the reality of a special need, like Down syndrome or autism spectrum disorder, provides a few barriers, but the need and importance of sensory play remain the same for all children. What is sensory play? Sensory play is any activity that stimulates the senses. There are five main senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch, and two other l