Learning Resources Colours & Shapes Sensory Pad, Reusable Sensory Bag for Kids, Fine Motor Skills Toy, 16 Fine Motor Activities, 24 Plastic Shapes, Ages 3+

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Shaker Eggs– Babies and toddlers will love getting a reaction to their movement when they shake these eggs about. They’re small enough to fit in the tiniest hands! Providers of Safety Padding for safe rooms, de-escalation rooms, sensory rooms, soft play rooms or anywhere where padding many be needed for safety or challenging behaviors.

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Mini Trampoline– A total staple sensory toy. In my house, this is an invaluable tool. It gives so much sensory input and doesn’t take up that much space. My son is so much calmer and focused after jumping on it. Sensory toys can also be used for kids that are overstimulated and need a break when the world has just been a little too much. These types of sensory toys are perfect before bedtime, after an overwhelming activity, or before a difficult task: Heavy work means any activity that pushes or pulls against the body. Children with autism need to do heavy work because it helps them with sensory processing issues. It makes them feel centered.Light Up Spinner Wand– Calling all light lovers! This spinner is portable, so it can easily be thrown in your purse or the car – if it helps your child calm down in the middle of Target. Rody the Bouncy Horse– I have a love affair with Rody! We’ve had ours for 6 years and he is a strong little horse. This guy is perfect for bouncing and expending a lot of energy! Platform Swing– This swing actually can help improve sensory processing as it stimulates the brain through specific types of movement. And, if your child’s ever been in occupational therapy, you’ve probably seen one. This budget friendly version can be hung up in your home or from a swing set outside.

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The best part is you can make these really inexpensively and fill any empty container with tons of different materials to give your child an amazing sensory toy. Learn more about how to set up your sensory bin. No matter what you do, a crash pad is a fun activity for children with autism. They are a safe landing zone for all children who crave sensory stimulation. It lets the child use his imagination and be creative. Crash pad activities can help calm autistic children, especially if they suffer from anxiety. It will also help the child concentrate in school. Sensory Tent– Pop up a small tent and throw some blankets and pillows inside and you’ve got a simple sensory tent. When your child has a special place to retreat to, it can help them shut out all of the sensations that may be too overwhelming. And, you can put some of their other calming sensory toys inside. Head over to How to Create A Sensory Tentto learn more. Our floor mat alarm system is designed to be placed in the doorway to your patient’s private room, or to the whole building. It detects when weight is applied to it, thus alerting you that the patient is leaving through the door. Finally, our toilet sensor can be easily fitted to your toilet and can alert you if the patient gets up or falls. Whatever you answer yes to is a clue as to what your child will use and get benefit out of. Of course, some kids have sensory sensitivities, and slowly encouraging them to use sensory toys as tools that move, feel different, or make sounds can desensitize them and lead to a better sense of well being and feeling grounded, secure, and regulated.

Calming sensory toys can be used in a couple of different ways. They can be helpful for kids that are high energy or hyperactivebecause they’re used as tools to help them calm down. Just like when Isaac bounced on the ball before dinner. Or, when he would bounce on a big green yoga ball in our living room before dinner so he wasn’t hopping out of his chair every three seconds. Vibrating Hand and Mouth Jigglers– Vibration is strong sensory input. Your kid can use these to hold, rub on their arms or legs, and even bite on!

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Or, when my oldest son, covered his bare arms, hands, and belly with finger paints at 13 months old and it helped develop his ability to eat and readily explore different textures in a fun way. As an occupational therapist, I knew this sensory play and the sensory toys were having a big impact on their brain! Balance Beam– Besides balance, every time your child figures out how to walk across this, they’re also working on some higher level brain activity stuff. They have to shift their weight and repeatedly cross the mid-line of their body. If that all sounds too technical, know that this is awesome for their development! The pad is easily used on chairs, sofas or wheelchairs to ensure that a patient is safe wherever they are, and along with the Fall Alarm Monitor, makes for an extremely versatile piece of equipment to use in different care situations. Sizing of the Chair Sensor Pad Textured Hula Hoop– This is a simple DIY project! Just wrap some different types of fabric around a hula hoop and let your baby explore away.After you've gathered these items, you need to unzip the cover and stuff it with all the fluffy things you can find in your house. Sew the open side together then you can stuff the crash pad into another duvet.

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Learn 3 Expert Secrets (from me as an OT and mom) to calm and focus your child with specialized sensory activities! Get a free spot here and some awesome printables.Vibrating teethers– Remember that vibration is one of the strongest types of sensory input? Well, use this teether when your child bites down. Fantastic oral sensory stimulation that can actually help them eat better! It's important to remember that a foam mattress doesn't make a good crash pad since it is from a softer foam. What Kind of Foam Is In a Crash Pad?