TACPAC History

TACPAC was first launched in 1997 in the UK and word quickly spread about its positive effect on both the giver and receiver of this sensory communication resource. Today it is used in thousands of schools and other settings both in the UK, Ireland, America, Canada, New Zealand.

Sensory Alignment

The principles of TACPAC are based on well-founded research in the field of music, touch and the sensory organisation they offer when presented together, called “Sensory Alignment”.

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Sets 1 & 2

  • 12 short instruction videos which take you through every activity. (Streamed via the website).
  • 12 full music tracks available to play both online (on the website) and offline (on the app).
  • Full TACPAC Activity Sheet which can be downloaded and printed.
  • Record Keeping Guidelines and printable sheet for recording your observations.
Set 1 & 2 + Ready Set Go! training

$367 Aud | Shows as £185 on our shop

Ready Set Go training

Delivered online to you in the comfort of your home or workplace via Zoom/Teams, you can learn all about sensory alignment and how it benefits those you work with.

What you will learn:

  • The theory behind TACPAC
  • Understand our sensory system and the role of touch
  • Understand the essential role of the music in TACPAC
  • Gain the confidence and skills in multi-sensory interaction to effectively deliver the TACPAC activities

TACPAC is the only thing I know of which will get my daughter relaxed before her physiotherapist comes to visit. We spend special time together each day, enjoying each other’s company because it’s something we can both understand together.

Brenda, Mother of Bryony, 17 years old, at home, with complex needs.

How to get your Sets and Ready Set Go! training

Option 1

1) Purchase your TACPAC Sets + training bundle from our shop.

2) We will contact you to give you the list of training days available near you.

If you have an NDIS plan, please click this link for more information

Option 2

Please fill in this form and we will contact you back

TACPAC Sensory is a NDIS Registered Service Provider
Registration ID: 4-JWUGYG7
Registration Group: 0124: Communications and Information Equipment
Period of registration: From 29 July 2024 until 29 July 2027
ABN: 71663996003

How TACPAC works

Each TACPAC activity has music which is specifically composed to reflect the texture of the object which goes with it. This means that your child experiences complete sensory alignment – what they see, is what they hear, is what they feel. Over time, this enables them to develop trust with you as their partner in communication. They can then begin to express themselves by showing what they feel or what they want.

Some of the objects used for TACPAC activities include: a washing up sponge, chopsticks, a pastry brush, a fan, a paint roller and marbles – to name a few. These are all objects which you may already have around your home. There is no need to buy any expensive equipment. The TACPAC app which you can download onto your phone or tablet means that you can play the music tracks easily without needing an internet connection or even a power source. You can also work with your child’s occupational therapist or speech therapist to use TACPAC together or separately for the maximum benefit of the child.

Once he got used to it, it helped him so much with doctors’ appointments when they had to examine him. He also really enjoys it at home. We see a different side to him when he’s doing Tacpac. He has a real little personality when he communicates with us during TACPAC. It’s done him so much good.

Shauna, Mother of Ollie, 5 years old with Chromosome Disorder

For  Schools

Give your parents 50% discount

Hopefully, you are here because a parent has sent you a request for TACPAC resources for their home and would like a 50% discount. Please enter your school name and the email of the parent they have supplied and we will send them a 50% discount coupon.

If you have lots of parents interested in this, please get in touch and we will streamline this for you and offer even better discounts.

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TACPAC is accredited by NSW Education Standards Australia (NESA). It has the approval of the Teacher Registration Board WA (TRBWA) and aligns with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
Completing TACPAC training may be used as Teacher Identified Professional Development/Learning addressing: 1:1.5, 1:1.6, 2:2.2, 3:3.2, 3:3.4, 3:3.5, 4:4.1, 6:6.1, 6:6.2, 6:6.4, 7:7.4. from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation.

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