As a SEN mum raising a child with autism and ADHD, I know how overwhelming it can be to find products that genuinely help. This list includes our tried-and-tested sensory toys, calming tools, focus aids, and everyday essentials for autistic and ADHD ...
This has been a lifesaver during overwhelm. When everything gets too much, this helps my child regulate and calm down without pressure. It’s simple, but it works—and we take it everywhere (car, school, appointments). One of those things you don’t rea...
Sensory Autism Textured Stretchy Fidget Toy
If your child struggles with noise, this is a must. It helps block out overwhelming sounds and makes busy places so much more manageable. We use these in shops, travel, and even at home on tough days. It’s made a huge difference to meltdowns and over...
Shop Noise-Cancelling Headphones - Bose
Sleep used to be such a struggle for us. This has helped create a calmer, more predictable bedtime routine and makes settling down so much easier. It’s now part of our nightly routine and genuinely helps my child feel safe and relaxed.
Weighted Blanket for Kids - Nappling - Bearaby
This has been a lifesaver for bedtimes. It’s makes bedtime so much more smoother.
Bedroom Projector Lights - Amazon.com
When my son is feeling overwhelmed, this skinny chair helps with him releasing all his energy that is built up inside.
Spinning Chair - Amazon.com
Offers a calming, highly engaging texture for tactile exploration.
Kinetic Sand | One Pile of Sand, Endless Possibilities
Clocks that show the passing of time with a disappearing color, helping with transitions and reducing.
Visual Timer - Amazon.com
swings that offer a safe space to relax or play while improving balance and body awareness.
Sensory Swing for Kids Indoor & Outdoor Therapy
Kids can lay on their stomachs and push off with their hands, building upper body strength and core stability.
Scooter Board for Therapy & Special Needs - Sensory Direct
Small, portable items that help reduce stress and keep hands occupied.
Fidget Toys & Sensory Toys for the Classroom - Raymond Geddes
Pop-up black-out tents that create a quiet, controlled environment to unwind.
Sensory Den Pop-up Blackout Indoor Tent
Great for burning off excess energy and satisfying the need to bounce or jump in a controlled way.
Indoor Trampoline - Amazon.com
Visual tools that provide calming, repetitive movement to help manage stress and anxiety.
Sensory Tiles for Kids | Tactile Floor Tiles - Playlearn
Pop-up black-out tents that create a quiet, controlled environment to unwind.
Cozy Cocoon Sensory Sack - Amazon.com
Wearable or hand-held chews that provide safe, calming oral input for children who seek it.
Chew Toys for Sensory Kids | Options for All Needs - ARK Therapeutic
This is great to mange turn taking as the child can see when their time is up first hand.
Colorful Sand Timer Set 1/3/5/10/15/30 Min
This is amazing for your child to regulate themselves
Scala Montessori Pikler Rocking Frame Cushion - Tutti Bambini
This product helps your child sit on a chair while they still have chance to move.
Wobble Cushion - Amazon.com
My son has an amazing memory and loves to play snap & memory games !!
Play Memory Match-Up - Paw Patrol
Amazing lamp to help create a peaceful setting.
The Original Lava Lamp Company | Fun Decorative Lighting
This is an unbelievable product, especially if your child had alot of energy to burn.
Special Supplies Kids Trampoline Rebounder Bouncing Board
This a great soft landing for your child
Mats and Floor Systems - Gym Mats for Kids - Tumbl Trak
The texture on this is abit hard and once played with goes soft.
The different textures on one product is great.
NeeDoh® Nice Cube | The Original Sensory Ice Cube Squish
This is a great way to try and help your child sleep throughout the night, whilst seeing to their sensory needs.
Buy a Weighted Blanket for Kids | Harkla | Free Returns
This us a great way to communicate with bot non/verbal and verbal children.
Special Needs My Communication PECS Cards
This is an unbelievable purchase.
My son plays for hours and hours with mixtiles in the light up table!
This ball keeps my son occupied for hours, it keeps his brain ticking over !
Upgraded 3D Sensory Activity Ball With 25 Strings, Martinique | Ubuy
My son struggles to sit still when out for a meal, at school or even at the dinner table at home, you apply this to the bottom of the chair and he will kick his feet at it, bounce his feet toward it.
KICK BANDS Chair Bands for Kids 12-Pack
This is great to reach your child’s sensory needs.
Play-Doh Dough & Clay sets | Smyths Toys UK
This is great to put in sensory play for your child’s needs, you can add a huge variety of things to it.
Tuff Tray | Play Table - Educational Toys
This gives your child a safe space especially during bedtime as it can become very overwhelming
