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Autism Sensory Items
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items As an RBT and a mom of an autistic little, these are some things I used with my daughter and with clients during therapy.
I swear by these. I used this on my daughter when she was overstimulated or upset. It's a very soft brush that has just enough texture for stimulation or regulation. You take the brush and you apply light pressure and rub it up and down their arms an...
Special Supplies Sensory Therapy Brush 6-Pack
During therapy, my clients loved resetting or stimming on this; It's not too big but it's a good size whether they are big or small. It is easy to wipe off and it's actually really fun! (other therapists would try this out themselves and loved it hah...
BABAMU Spinning Sensory Chair for Kids
This light is easy on the eyes and is good for decompressing in a dark room when they are feeling escalated. It comes in different colors as well so they can choose their favorite!
Calming Sensory Lights Autism Toy with 7 Colors
Weighted blankets are always loved by our neurodivergent littles. It's comforting and helps with de-escalating. This product comes in different patterns and colors as well and is decently priced.
Kivik 3lbs Blue Dinosaur Weighted Blanket
My little loved these. Some shapes are basic and some are a little more complicated (helps with interest and challenge). They are wooden and durable, so if they mouth a lot it'll be okay. My daughter figured these out quickly but it's also great practice for matching and fine motor skills.
Chuckle & Roar Wooden Sensory Shapes Puzzle
A client of mine always used this. She was non-verbal and this was a great reinforcement for her. You put in a card and the item says the word on the picture, so also great for learning! It's lightweight, adjustable volume and different packs they ca...
Airbition Talking Flash Cards for Toddlers
Chewies are perfect if your little mouths inappropriate items often. I recommend getting a variety pack like this because they might have a preference. It hangs long around their neck, so it doesn't get tight ot twist. When mouthing other items, remi...
Chew Necklaces for Sensory Kids, 6 Pack
Busy boards are awesome. I would keep this in the car usually for my little and this would keep her from getting bored, cranky, or whatever she was feeling at the time. It comes with a little handle too and I would just hang it on a small hook in the...
Freebear Busy Board Toddler Travel Toys
This is good to make things interesting or keep a challenge. It also incorporates critical thinking and fine motor skills. It comes in different colors as well.
Yetonamr Montessori Wooden Sensory Toys 1-3
This was a favorite during therapy! The little would love to hide in it or immerse themselves to regulate. It's really soft and it's inflatable/deflate-able. It comes with an air pump for easy set-up.
Sensory Inflatable Peapod Chair for Kids
This is used for oral stimulation, typically for our non-verbal littles. The vibrations help stimulate parts of their mouth that aren't in use. I used this with my daughter, and it helped when she was trying to start imitating sounds. It has intercha...
Buzz Buddy Oral Motor Kit w/ 6 Soft Heads
I'll be honest, even adults love these, haha. It's a good squishy, durable sensory fidget item. This one comes in a pack of six with different colors.
Fidget Toy Stress Cube 6 Pack - Squishy Gel
Pods are wonderful if you have the space for them. It's a good, snug place for them to regulate and have their own space. Whether it's to read, sit by themselves, rest, etc. It's also cotton and soft, comes in different colors.
OUTREE Kids Pod Swing Seat Cotton Hammock
I really liked practicing this with my clients. It shows them examples of emotions (usually what they learn about a lot at this age), and easy to put together like a puzzle piece. This is good for identification, matching, and motor skills.
Learning Resources Feelings & Emotions Puzzle Cards, 48 Pieces, Ages 3+
Sorting items like these are nice for identification, matching, and fine motor skills (the precise slits at the top of the colors to insert shapes).
Dailyfunn Montessori Color & Shape Sorting Toy
Communication cards help a lot for non-verbals! Once incorporated and they learn the habit, it takes a handful of communicative stress off. I like this set because of the simple and accurate pictures, so it's easy for them understand. Even If your li...<3 This set comes in English and Spanish.
Behavior Keyring Lanyard - ABA Therapy
Timers are very essential when our littles are learning to do transitions, such as from activities, time they have to sit on the potty, preferred activities, etc. These timers are cheap, and the visual numbers helps with giving them a sense of ease w...
Classroom Timers for Teachers Kids 2 Pack