Multisensory techniques that focus on sound and stimulate verbal reasoning are called auditory techniques. Auditory techniques include strategies such as using:
Computerized text readers, augmentative communication devices; auditory trainers; hearing aids; books on tape, podcasts, and peer-assisted reading;
Video, film, or multi-image media with accompanying audio; and
Music, song, instruments, speaking, rhymes, chants, and language games.
Tactile Teaching Methods:
Multisensory techniques that involve using the sense of touch are called tactile methods. Tactile methods include strategies such as:
Preschool and primary games involving jumping rope, clapping, stomping or other movements paired with activities while counting, and singing songs related to concepts;
All tactile activities mentioned above; and any large motor activity for older students involving dancing, beanbag tossing, basketball, or other such activities involving concepts, rhythmic recall, and academic competition such as current events quizzes, flashcard races, and other learning games.
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Resource: http://learningdisabilities.about.com/od/instructionalmaterials/p/mulitsensory.htm
Some researchers theorize that many students have an area of sensory learning strength, sometimes called a learning style. This research suggests that when students are taught using techniques consistent with their learning styles, they learn more easily, faster, and can retain and apply concepts more readily to future learning. Most students, with a disability or not, enjoy the engaging variety that multisensory techniques can offer.