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6 Months TACPAC2026-02-04T12:52:18+00:00

6 Months of TACPAC

Congratulations using TACPAC for 6 months

Here is a recap of the advice and tips we have sent you and what we recommend for the next 6 months

To change or not to change, that is the question

Should you move to your 2nd TACPAC Set now?

We recommend you spend at least 6 months on each Set with your Receiver/s. This is obviously pro rata and relative to how often you have your TACPAC sessions together.

This timeframe will give you chance to embed the consistent TACPAC practise. Such as:

  • Setting up the TACPAC environment so that it is the same every time.
  • Cueing your Receiver/s in with visual and auditory cues.
  • Using the same scripted language , e.g., ‘time for TACPAC.’

Having spent about 6 months on one Set, your Receiver may then be ready to experience another Set. Be guided by your Receiver. You don’t have to move on yet if they are still enjoying and showing the benefits of the current Set.

New Objects

Maybe show your Receiver some objects, from the other Sets, so they can choose which Set they would like to try next. Or play the music for them to express a preference. You might know that they like Pom Poms , Set 5, or they are very motivated by bubbles, Set 4.

If your Receiver is an experienced Tacpacker, their transition to a new Set can be seamless. If it is the first time they are changing Sets, you may want to spend the first session exploring the objects together and listening to the music. You could model the activities on yourself, to show them.

You can introduce the Set incrementally by doing Activity 1 only, for the first session and then Activity 1 and 2 ,the next session, and so on until you are fully completing the new Set.

Remember to keep the same Giver and the same time and place as far as is practically possible. Maintaining these TACPAC fundamental consistencies will help the change from one Set to a new one.

You will need to establish new body patterns for each of the activities in the new Set, so respond to your Receiver’s communication bids to work out, between you, what the sequence of touch will be for each of the activities. Once you have determined what each body pattern is, make sure you record it on the Body Pattern record sheet

If you are using the Sensory Development Tracker to record the progress of your Receiver/s during their TACPAC sessions, remember to update this with the new Set information.

TACPAC Training

If you originally purchased Essential training with your TACPAC Sets and you haven’t yet had your training day, then booking soon would be a great time to learn and understand the…… behind TACPAC.

If you haven’t purchased training but would love to go on one, please have a look at our training page and book yourself on a day.

The Tacpac 5 Golden Rules

If you have purchased Sets and Training, the Essential day course goes into great detail so you can use TACPAC more effectively.But for everyone these Golden Rules apply!

Please click each rule

Stick to the beat. Align your touch.

Keep the body patterning the same

Keep to the same room, same time of day, same Giver/Receiver partnership as far as is practically possible.

Put your Do Not Disturb sign on the door – TACPAC Session in Progress.

Prepare the TACPAC environment consistently to cue your Receiver in. (Please watch “Setting up your room” video in your chosen Set)

FAQs

Please find below some common questions after 6 months

How do I record progress in TACPAC sessions?2026-02-04T12:32:34+00:00

Use the  TACPAC Sensory Development Tracker. A free tool to all TACPAC Set subscribers, designed to help you establish baseline levels and record progress of your TACPAC session. 

By recording each session with the tracker, you can see what is being achieved, as well as what still needs to be achieved in order to progress your receiver’s sensory communication.

Find out more and get yours now – Sensory Development Tracker

I can’t remember the email I used2026-01-26T08:22:37+00:00

If you are not sure what email you used when making your purchase please have a look in your inbox for any emails we have sent you in the past as that is the one that is on our system.

Please contact us directly on office@tacpac.co.uk if you cannot find anything.

Is the TACPAC music important?2026-02-04T12:33:54+00:00

Yes it has been specially composed. You can’t use any music. The whole point of TACPAC is the alignment of the sensory languages of Touch and Music.  (meaning  of alignment: makes a  balanced and supportive relationship of these two elements to make each one clear, utilised, emphasised and understood. The one needs the other for either to proceed.)

The music has been composed to be aligned with the texture of the objects.

If you use different music, there is no alignment with the touch, and therefore the whole reason for doing a TACPAC session is null and void. You will be doing something – but it won’t be a TACPAC session, with its benefits, insights and communication. Remember TACPAC is about communication, use it to communicate, and you’ll be surprised what it holds for you and your partner. Come on a training to learn how this works.

Have a read of our blog on the TACPAC music here

What is the methodology behind TACPAC?2026-01-26T08:24:11+00:00

TACPAC has a unique contextual framework, following a coherent and logical scheme of work which guides the practise and choices the TACPAC practitioner makes during planning, executing and assessing their practise. The unique framework is based on aligning two sensory languages, and learning to communicate through this new language forged by the partnership. The logical rules and laws of music are combined with the equally logical, instinctive  rules and laws of touch to form a methodology which is easy to understand, and is inviting to use since it is familiar to us all. The specific procedures and techniques lend themselves to further research.

How does TACPAC help with Sensory Processing?2026-01-26T08:24:38+00:00

TACPAC is a sensory communication resource, and as such, the only processing done in a session is sensory. TACPAC works in a partnership of two people of equal status, and these 2 people learn each other’s sensory likes and dislikes, so that communication can be equal and effective. The TACPAC giver will understand that good processing takes place with no distractions, with a reliable and predictable partner, and with the close alignment of the touch to the music. This way sensory processing benefits from seeing, hearing and feeling one message which can then go from giver to receiver.

How many devices can I log in on?2026-02-04T12:33:22+00:00

You can only use one device at any one time per account. So by logging in to your app on your phone will log you out of your app on your iPad or other device.

Not quite got going yet but still want to TACPAC

Don’t worry, TACPAC is a journey not a race and can be started at any time. Here are a few questions you may be wondering about.

If you can’t login:

  1. Your username is the email you used when registering/buying sets
  2. Click on My Account(which takes you to the login screen) and select “Forgotten Password”

  1. Click on My Account(which takes you to the login screen if not logged in)
  2. Dashboard will be selected automatically
  3. Click your chosen Set
  4. Go to each Activitiy

It is a good idea to use the app as the music is then available anywhere.

  1. Download the app
  2. Login using your email and password (you do need to be online for this step)
  3. Wait while it syncs with your account

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tacpac/id1216661924

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yarillo.tacpac&pcampaignid=web_share

For more info on the app, please click here

To watch your videos including ‘Setting up your room”, view your sets from your Dashboard.

  1. Click on My Account(which takes you to the login screen if not logged in)
  2. Click your chosen Set
  3. Watch the Setting up your room video

Videos

To watch your videos for each Set activity:

  1. Click on My Account(which takes you to the login screen if not logged in)
  2. Click your chosen Set
  3. Go to each Activitiy
  4. Watch the helpful videos

Testimonials

I found the training was delivered well and matched my school’s cohort very well. It was thought provoking and gave me many ideas on how this can be rolled out and introduced. It also enabled me to get a clearer idea around the intent and the purpose of TAC PAC as a communication strategy and how this can be explained to outside agencies such as ofsted.
Cheryl Louis, Treehouse School
I thoroughly enjoyed the whole training day from start to finish. Vanessa was an amazing instructor and pitched the course well with both theory and practical. She was extremely helpful in answering questions relating to my context and I can’t thank her enough. I feel confident in taking this intervention forward in my class of complex P1 learners.
Charlotte Johnstone Teacher Park School
It was really informative. I would encourage parents and other professional to go through Tac Pac training. Found it really innovative. Most surprising fact that it can be done with household simple stuff and doesn’t need to be expensive, very much handy and easy to use for parents/other caregiver and professionals.
Online Training Delegate,
The learning of the importance of the beat and uncovering some of the myths that we had previously been doing in our school so now they can be corrected. I feel I can relay the appropriate content learnt to other staff within my setting now.
Eimear Corrigan, Teacher,, Palmerstone School, Liverpool
I have been working with children with special needs for the past seven years. I have been amazed at the transformation in children who have been exposed to Tacpac. As there are no trainers that I know of in the Perth area, I am interested in becoming a trainer to enable more children to reap the benefits of this wonderful program.
SEN teacher
Hilary, You have given much joy to many with your creation of Tacpac. You really have made a difference to the lives of many children and their families.
Sue Murray,BLENNZ School, New Zealand
Well delivered. I like that even though this training was virtual it still felt very interactive and a safe place to ask questions and have discussions. I do feel like I have the knowledge and skills to begin TACPAC ‘properly’ now (or at least after a few more practice sessions on my niece). Thank you very much.
Emily Parham, Speech & Language Therapist, OXLEAS
The activities were brilliant for being able to practise the movements to the music in a supportive environment. There was no part of the course that I didn’t enjoy and from which I didn’t learn. Although I have used TACPAC before, I hadn’t considered the importance of unknown music without any connotations attached to it for the receiver. This now makes perfect sense and was a revelation!
Ashley Chambers, Portage Practitioner, Kent
Great working with you all
Dom Knight, Oxfordshire Web Services
I messaged my manager during the break to tell her how amazing the training course is; I didn’t expect it to go into as much detail as it did. I liked how the course went into detail about the function of the Limbic System in relation to behaviour and response. I now want to do more research into the physiological aspects of behaviour in Autism to work on positive behaviour support within our homes
Tracey Hamilton, Homes Manager , Albrighton Care
   

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