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Sensory Needs
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A list of all of the products I use on a regular basis in our neurodivergent household! My daughter has high sensory needs, and I get *overstimulated* very easily. Here are some of our favorite tools to keep us both happy đź’• Disclosure-I am an Amazon...
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Calming Sensory Items
 
Active Sensory Play
 
Mindfulness Tools
 
Books

Calming Sensory Items

We use these items to help calm, soothe, and transition from active play to times of rest. These are also great picks for sensory input when kids are sick, hurt, or otherwise need more downtime!
 
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I originally got this for my daughter…and ended up needing to buy a second one for myself 🤣 The bubbler is so soothing, and I love the additional sensory component of the grippy texture on the outside. We love these!
BUNMO Liquid Motion Bubbler Sensory Toy
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A cute combination of a mess-free sensory bin and a scavenger hunt. It’s perfect for travel, too!
Chuckle & Roar Sensory Seek & Find Bear
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I love that these combine social-emotional learning with a sensory component!
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles
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You had me at “mess-free” 👏🏻
Crayola Toddler Touch Lights - Musical Sensory Toy
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So much fun to stack and balance!
BUNMO 40pcs Wooden Stacking Blocks Toy
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I LOVE that this is washable! It’s super calming, and there’s no stress about frequent use because I know I can just toss it in the washer if there are any mishaps.
HOSUKKO 5 lbs Cooling Pink Unicorn Blanket
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I learned about this from my daughter’s occupational therapist, and it has been so helpful! We put beads in the soft strength and mix it up, and she squishes it around until she finds all the beads. A perfect calming (and distracting!) activity for b...
Special Supplies Therapy Putty for Teens & Adults - 4 Resistive Strengths, 3oz Each
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Active Sensory Play

Active play items that help our sensory seeker meet her needs while also improving gross motor skills, proprioception, and spatial recognition.
 
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We love to set these in between stepping stones to create a sensory obstacle course!
Art3d Liquid Sensory Floor Tiles, 6 Pack
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We use these along with the colored floor tiles to make a sensory obstacle course and it quite literally keeps her entertained for hours. Couldn’t possibly recommend these more!
Holyton Light Up Stepping Stones, 5-Pack
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Make silly noises and get the wiggles out all at once with this cute game!
BLUEY Wackadoo Dice Game | Family Fun
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The ultimate life hack. Kids (and parents!) use their body instead of a controller to play their favorite games along with some new ones. Great way to burn some energy for kiddos and calories for adults!
Nex Playground - The Active Play System for Kids & Families Game - TikTok Shop
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An absolute must-have for getting wiggles out during school time!
BouncyBand Wiggle Seat Purple 10.75"x2.5"
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This is a huge hit at our house! And with the 220 lb weight limit, she’ll be able to use it for years to come.
TERRAMUS Elephant Kids Swivel Chair, 360° Spin
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Mindfulness Tools

 
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These are SO good for helping to teach kids different breathing techniques, and they make an excellent addition to a calming corner or calming tent!
hand2mind Mindful Maze Boards - Sensory Toys
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Sleep affects EVERYTHING! Sending your kids off to bed mindfully, with a peaceful meditation, will change your morning!
Bedtime Meditations for Kids: Calming Sleep Exercises
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Books

Books to help manage issues with social skills, emotional management, and all sorts of issues that may arise when parenting a kiddo with sensory needs.
 
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I rarely buy books, so when I do, they’re must-haves! My little one had some social skill issues which we’ve been able to manage well at home with the exercises here. Super helpful for parents and children!
Social Skills Activities for Kids: 50 Fun Exercises for Making Friends, Talking and Listening, and Understanding Social Rules -- Natasha Daniels - Paperback - TikTok Shop
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A child-friendly, rhyming story on how to handle bullies and set healthy boundaries in relationships with friends and peers.
The Not-So-Friendly Friend: How to Set Boundaries for Healthy Friendships -- Christina Furnival - Hardcover - TikTok Shop
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