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Consider Comfort: Creating a sensory friendly gathering
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items As the weather gets colder and folks gather for events and meals together, it can get overwhelming! As a neurodivergent human with sensory needs and tools that I use daily, here are my tips for those who are deep in party planning preparations. There...
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Event Environment Considerations
Self-Regulation & Stimming Tools
Products that help me
These are things that I use in both my daily work and regular life, and I always travel with them. Let's normalize the use of self-regulation and stimming tools!
I have used this Every. Single. Day. since this arrived. It's sitting on my lap right now! And yes this is the exact pattern that I ordered because it brings me joy.
MAXTID 5lb Weighted Lap Pad Blue Dinosaur
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I bought these for work and my life has never been the same. 60 hour battery life!! 60! This is the most expensive piece of tech besides my laptop that I own, and it's absolutely worth it.
MOMENTUM 4 Wireless
I take meds that make my mouth extremely dry and I turn into a complete gremlin over it. These are little candies designed for dry mouths, made out of a dried plum powder from Japan which I love!
Li Hing Plum Candy Melting Tablets - 12 Pack
I really like the texture of these, and they help me concentrate.
NERDS Gummy Clusters, Very Berry, 8 oz
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This is perfect for one person!
50"x70" 12lbs Weighted Blanket Gray - Room Essentials™
This is a small business that gives back with every purchase! And everything they make is shaped like an axolotl which I love very much. The plushes have a lot of different textures for fidgeting with as well!
Weighted Plushies
Event Environment Considerations
I always try to be proactive and anticipate what everyone will need when attending an event that I am coordinating. This means that I try to have different areas of the event, some more quiet than others and some have a dance party going full blast. ...
Think about having a quiet space away from the main hubbub for people to take a quiet moment for themselves to recalibrate.
How to create a meditation room: 6 ideas to DIY your space - Calm
This has a lot of tips for every space in the home
Tips for Creating a Sensory-Friendly Home Environment: Enhance Comfort and Development for Kids — Prairie Grit Therapy
If you have lots of little ones in your life, this is a great article!
How to Make Your Event Sensory-Friendly - ChildServe
Sensory needs aren't all about needing quiet, sometimes it's the opposite!
How to Create Sensory-Friendly Events
At a family gathering, often an activity is needed to occupy the little ones!
25 Sensory Play Ideas to Help with Picky Eating
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I prefer lots of dim lighting to one big overhead fluorescent lights, how about you??
Räder Light Pebbles - Set of 3 - Matte Porcelain with LED Light & Reviews | Wayfair
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Self-Regulation & Stimming Tools
Stimming is an important part of self-regulation for neurodivergent people like me. That can include a lot of different actions that are physical, verbal, oral, or a combination! It is very personal to the individual and the situation.
I have always wanted to try these, but they're kind of a pricey experiment for me. I have heard great things though! And it's a small business, which is always a plus.
Stimagz Series II
I like that this has a sturdy plastic frame, because my hands are grownup sized. Used it, loved it!
Fat Brain Toys Dimpl Baby and Toddler Learning Toy 10 Months +
Since everyone has different headphone preferences, this is a helpful article.
The Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones for 2024
Support your own neurological needs and small businesses at the same time!
Adult Stim Toy - Etsy
Make event preparations with volunteers enjoyable for everyone!
Foods and Kitchen Activities for Oral Sensory Seekers - Lauren Sharifi Nutrition