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Sensory Exploration

Check out our favorite things for kids to support their developing sensory system! This post contains Amazon affiliate links.

This cozy, enclosed swing provides gentle compression and soothing vestibular input, promoting relaxation, focus, and self-regulation. Ideal for kids with autism, ADHD, or sensory sensitivities, it offers a safe space for comfort and sensory exploration. Perfect for indoor or outdoor use!

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The spinning motion provides vestibular input, helping improve balance, coordination, and self-regulation. It encourages active play while promoting motor skills and body awareness. Lightweight and easy to use indoors or outdoors.

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Designed for use under the guidance of an OT, the Therapressure Sensory Brush is an excellent tool for sensory regulation. It provides calming deep-pressure input to help reduce tactile sensitivities, improve focus, and promote self-regulation. Compact and easy to use, this brush is perfect for implementing sensory strategies at home or on the go.

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These vinyl weighted lap pads come in 3 sizes, making them the perfect weighted lap pad for kids, teens & adults. Use it to help calm, put the wiggles to rest, or as a gentle reminder for times when the body needs to stay in place and focus.

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The purple Grabber is soft and chewy. The green Grabber XT is "Xtra Tough" (firmer but still chewy). Start with the soft one and graduate to the harder one to gradually build oral strength. This sensory tools is excellent for developing oral tone, practicing biting/chewing skills and a safe alternative for children who chew on their fingers, clothing, etc.

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The soft, stretchy fabric provides calming deep-pressure input, which can help reduce anxiety and improve focus. Swinging encourages balance, spatial awareness, and coordination, while the resistance from the Lycra strengthens core muscles and improves body awareness.

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This is a great item for kids who like to move to assist with providing sensory regulation to maintain seated position. It's great for mealtimes, homework, etc!

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Ideal for improving strength, coordination, and body awareness, scooterboards engage core muscles, build upper body strength, and promote motor planning skills. They’re perfect for fostering creativity through play while also providing therapeutic benefits like sensory regulation and balance training.

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This wearable jewelry is perfect for oral sensory seekers and/or as a hand fidget. It's available in three different toughness levels. This teal one is XT ("Xtra Tough"), recommended for mild to moderate chewers. Tougher and softer versions are also available separately.

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Perfect for encouraging active play giving children the opportunity to get movement and heavy input into their joints for regulation. Great for indoor or outdoor use and to use as a tool to transition from one routine to the next.

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Theraputty helps children build hand strength and fine motor skills while providing calming sensory input to support self-regulation. Hide small objects in the putty for an engaging and playful challenge that promotes focus and exploration.

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Great for sensory exploration due to their "pop" noise that can be created, bright colors, and tactile input. They can additionally be used for fine motor strengthening, visual motor coordination, crossing midline, and proprioceptive input.

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