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Awesome Items For Kids on the Spectrum
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items My son is level one on the autism spectrum and can struggle a lot with sensory overload or needs. He is both a seeker and avoider depending on which sense. He likes movement and bodily pressure yet gets easily overwhelmed by sounds. If you have a chi...
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Overstimulated
Understimulated
Regulation
Overstimulated
These are great tools for when your autistic child is overstimulated either into a meltdown or shutdown.
These communication cards are great, they have a lot of relevant phrases and the keyring is customizable for what your child will need to use. The lanyard is very handy too. During a shut down these help your child communicate their needs.
Plastic Communication Cards for ADHD & Autism
These noise canceling ear muffs can help with auditory overstimulation without completely erasing the ability to hear. They're lightweight so great for taking to school and they come in a little reusable bag they can fold into.
Noise Cancelling Ear Muffs EM100 SNR27.4 Kids
During overstimulation sometimes aromatherapy can help kids on the spectrum. This oil blend is kid safe meaning its already diluted for their skin. This is great for bed time too as lavender promotes relaxation.
Plant Therapy KidSafe Nighty Night Roll-On 10mL
Understimulated
These are great items to help engage your child's senses when they are seeking inputs. Many children can resort to harmful habits if their sensory needs remain chronically unmet so here are items that have helped my son.
Beware, these are magnetic tiny rocks, do not give to a child who puts things into their mouths unconsciously or it could be fatal.
500+ Colorful Ferrite Putty Sensory Stones
These are so neat! We call it our corn fidget bc ours is yellow and reminded us of corn haha.
Morf Fidget Worm Toy - Flexible 3D Sensory Slug
These are great for letting sensory seekers explore un a safe way!
21" Large Spinning Chair for Autistic Kids
This is a wonderful option for those kids who have a tendency to seek sensory inputs that could hurt their bodies like falling down or throwing themselves down. My son struggled with this dangerous stim for a while. We used one of those oversized bea...
Foamma Crash Pad 36x36 Sensory Foam Blocks
Chewlery (chewable jewelry) is a great redirection for those sensory seeking kiddos that like to chew on sleeves or fingernails!
Chew Necklaces 8 Pack Sensory Teething Toys
These sensory brushes create such an intense feeling on the skin! For some sensory seekers getting this input can help them focus and listen better.
Wilbarger Method Sensory Therapy Brush, 6 Ct
This tool helps children stim in a way that isn't distracting to others in their class. Stimming allows neurodivergent children to listen and focus better in school.
Bouncyband Wiggle Feet Dark Blue Sensory Cushion
These provide subtle objects for stimming in class. The texture variety is great.
Fidget Toys Sensory Stone 6 Pack for Kids
My son loves these. I have no idea why, they're not very entertaining to me lmao. But he will mess with one for hours.
Sensory Autism Textured Stretchy Fidget Toys
Regulation
These items can help with under or over stimulation through sensory motor means. They help the body regulate which helps ones regulate emotions.
These are amazing. My son loves his soooo much!
SANHO Dynamic Movement Sensory Body Sock, Large, 9-12 yrs, 56''H x 28''W, Blue
These can be great for a kid who enjoys pressure against their body.
Compression Vest for Kids | ADHD & Autism
Swinging can be so emotionally regulating for children on the spectrum and this is like if the sensory sack became a swing lol.
Sensory Swing for Kids with 360° Swivel Hook
This sensory sheet helps my son's sleep so much. He likes that feeling of pressure against his body to help him feel safe.
Sensory Bed Sheet for Deep Pressure Therapy, Twin
These fuzzy lightweight wrist weights are great for helping kids on the spectrum get better input that their brain more readily recognizes to help them know where their body is at in space which can be a challenge for many kids on the spectrum.
Weighted Sensory Bracelets for ADHD & Autism Kids
A great tool for helping children better understand where their body is at in space which helps them regulate their emotions.
BouncyBand 30” Stretch Band for Kids
These can help during overstimulation by providing one singular sound to focus on or during understimulation by providing noises and visuals.
hand2mind Calming Sounds Rain Sound Tubes