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Go-To Products for Sensory Disorders
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items This list is to appreciate all people with Sensory-Related Disorders and what I have found helpful to my clients in private practice. I hope these suggestions bring joy and peace in your heart!
Magnatiles are a great way for kids to build fun designs, all while obtaining a great sensory experience of using magnets in a safe way! The kids (and adults too!) are attracted to the snap of the magnets when they link together. It is also visually ...
Anbalulu Magnetic Tiles for Kids, Stacking Blocks, ...
Kinetic sand is a great way for kids to get their hands dirty and feel the sand in between their fingers and toes! A great sensory experience when kids (or adults) are dysregulated.
Kinetic Sand
Playdough is another great sensory item for kiddos who need to touch lots of things. This gives them the opportunity to touch the dough without being reprimanded for "touching too much".
The BEST homemade playdough recipe
This book is a very good read for all parents who are struggling with their children who demonstrate significant, frequent meltdowns. Run, don't walk, to get this book! You won't be sorry you did!
The Explosive Child - Dr Ross Greene
Dr. Becky is one of the smartest child psychologists in the US. She provides parents with tools on how parents can actually help their children in the moment of dysregulation. She has a podcast and a book! Also, she has a website and you can subscrib...
Good Inside
Help your infants learn the five senses with a sensory station. It is so important that you introduce the senses to your babies early in life so they understand how the human body reacts to the world. This sort of station can definitely help with tha...
B. play - Baby Activity Table - Colorful & Sensory Station
This game is a great way to help kids with memory and manage overstimulation (the various bright lights can mimick overstimulation).
Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Electronic Learning Activity Table
Fidgets are a great tool for kiddos with ADHD and sensory processing disorders. I recommend putting these toys in the following places for destimulation: the car, your purse, the child's backpack (make sure their teacher is okay with the child having...
Chuckle & Roar Sensory Fidget Box 10pk
Sensory bottles are a fabulous way to help a child calm down during times of overstimulation. Even just supplying your kids with these in their bedrooms can be helpful when they are relaxing or playing in their rooms.
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Mesmerizing Liquid Motion Sensory Bottles, Fidget Toys, Ages 3+
I’m sure every parent is familiar with pop-its (if not, I’m sure your kids will talk about it eventually). I hear from young kids, ages 4-11, enjoy using pop-its and report feeling calmer when they use them.
Chuckle & Roar Pop It! XL The Jumbo Never-Ending Bubble Popping Fidget and Sensory Game - Tie Dye
The sensory benefits of kinetic sand are vast, offering a tactile experience that promotes relaxation, focus, and creativity. Kinetic sand provides a soothing tactile sensation, aiding stress relief and mindfulness. It’s an excellent tool for sensory...
Chuckle & Roar Grand Sand Sunken Treasure Sensory Bin
Sensory balls can help kids with tactile stimulation. If your kiddos enjoy touching items, then these sorts of toys are for them!
Edushape Sensory Ball - Set of 4
A designated sensory play station is recommended for all kids, in my clinical opinion. Kids need to understand how the world works through the view of their senses, and this experience starts at home. Great for Christmas or birthday gifts!
HearthSong Kids' Wooden 2-in-1 Picnic Table Sensory Play Station with Removable Tabletop and Two Plastic Bin Inserts
When picking out toys for a kiddo with sensory sensitivities, it is important that you supply them with items that fulfill their sensory needs. For example, if kiddos need to touch items, then get them items with as many different textures as possibl...
Sensory Playtivity Fuzzy Stuff Sensory Discs 3-Pack
It’s important to show our kids that there are others like them in the world. They are unique as themselves, but they need to know they belong, as all humans do. This book is a great way to help kids with sensory disorders feel not-so-alone in the wo...
Sensory Seeking Sloth - (Sensory Sloth) by Jennifer Jones (Hardcover)
Crash pads are great for kiddos who are sensory seekers. The ones who like to throw themselves on the floor. This crash pad ensures their safety when in need to be on the ground.
Sensory Friendly XL Kids' Crash Pad Gray - Pillowfort™
Tents for kids offer incredible sensory benefits, creating a cozy, safe space that stimulates imagination and exploration. Enclosed spaces provide a sense of security, aiding in reducing anxiety and stress. Tents promote sensory play, enhancing tacti...
Sensory Friendly Kids' Tent Navy - Pillowfort™
Squishmallows are great for kids to squeeze when they have excess energy or anger. They are so trendy right now too, so your kiddos will love these for Christmas or birthday gifts!
Squishmallows 16" Refalo the Blue Pufferfish Plush Toy