Individuals with autism sometimes struggle with sensory experiences. This is known as Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). SPD can also be referred to as Sensory Integration Dysfunction or Dysfunction of Sensory Integration. What happens in SPD is that sensory signals don't get organized into appropriate responses.The video below explains SPD further.
These websites also provide more information on Sensory Integration Dysfunction or Dysfunction of Sensory Integration Link #1 Link #2
Some ideas to help individuals with SPD are as follows. Click the pictures to go to the original link to learn more.
Weighted pillows help students by having a weight on their laps to help them stay seated. It is an easy to have weighted sensory tool that can travel anywhere, easily. Click the picture to learn how to make the weighted stuffed animal.
Weighted vests are another option to help students.
Weighted ankle and wrists cuffs are another option.
Weighted blankets are another option for students with SPD.
Swamp Sensory Experience
Textured blocks for sensory experiences
Finding the right fidget
Seaside Sensory Tub Ideas
Ideas of items to put into sensory bins
Pool Noodle stress relievers
Sensory ideas for the feet
Sensory mats are another great idea for sensory experiences
Sensory bottles are a great way for children to use their senses to explore what is in the bottle. The possibilities are endless! Click the picture to learn more about different sensory bottles and how to make them.
These sensory balloons are filled with different items such as hair gel, coffee grounds, rice, flour, baby powder, etc. Click the picture for more ideas!
This is a picture of a teacher that provides her students with an area in the room as a sensory corner/break area.
Children could sit on a ball instead of in a chair.
A swing is also a sensory experience
A stretchy suit
Theraputty is also a good sensory experience. It also can build hand strength and work on fine motor skills. This image shows fine motor skills work putting the pennies in and taking them out. There are actual hand exercises that can be completed with theraputty to help increase hand strength. It is also a sensory experience for kids. Theraputty has many different options. Click the picture for many more theraputty ideas.
This link has 10 great ideas of sensory things you can do with your child at home!
Sensory discs get placed on a child's chair to for them to sit on.
Wedge cushions also get placed on the child's seat for them to sit on.
Individuals with autism sometimes struggle with sensory experiences. This is known as Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). SPD can also be referred to as Sensory Integration Dysfunction or Dysfunction of Sensory Integration. What happens in SPD is that sensory signals don't get organized into appropriate responses.The video below explains SPD further.
These websites also provide more information on Sensory Integration Dysfunction or Dysfunction of Sensory Integration
Link #1
Link #2
Some ideas to help individuals with SPD are as follows. Click the pictures to go to the original link to learn more.