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No More Meltdowns! Sensory Support for Special Needs
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items Is it a tantrum or a meltdown? Here’s some information I found to help you understand sensory processing issues in those with special needs, along with products to help support their sensory needs.
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Is it a Tantrum or a Meltdown?
Sensory Processing Info
Sensory Swings, Teeters, and Pods
Sensory Bins and Calming Tubes & Bottles
Is it a Tantrum or a Meltdown?
It's important to understand the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown in our special needs children.
I did not write this article but found it very helpful in determining how best to support our children when they become dysregulated.
Tantrum vs Autistic Meltdown: What is the difference? How to deal with them? - LuxAI S.A.
Sensory Processing Info
I did not write this article thought it did a great job in explaining sensory processing.
What Is Sensory Processing?
I did not write this article thought it did a great job in explaining how tactile input effects sensory processing.
Tactile Input: Sensory Processing Explained
I did not write this article thought it did a great job in explaining how vestibular input effects sensory processing.
Vestibular Input: Sensory Processing Explained
I did not write this article thought it did a great job in explaining how proprioceptive input effects sensory processing.
Proprioceptive Input: Sensory Processing Explained
I did not write this article thought it did a great job in explaining how auditory input and sounds in our environment effect sensory processing.
Auditory System: Sensory Processing Explained
I did not write this article thought it did a great job in explaining how visual stimuli effects sensory processing.
Visual System | Sensory Processing Explained
Sensory Swings, Teeters, and Pods
For our little rockers!
bilibo by MOLUK - Best Active Play for Ages 2 to 3 - Fat Brain Toys
For our little rockers!
Teeter Popper - Best Active Play for Ages 3 to 6 - Fat Brain Toys
This swing is great for helping our autistic kiddos feel safe and calm.
Sky Nook - Best Active Play for Ages 3 to 8 - Fat Brain Toys
This swing is great for helping our autistic kiddos feel safe and calm.
Swing-A-Ring - Large - Best Active Play for Ages 3 to 8
This pod provides all-over pressure to help regulate little bodies.
Bouncyband® Comfy Hugging Peapod Sensory Pod, 48", Blue
This swing is great for helping our autistic kiddos feel safe and calm.
Hideaway Hangout Nook - Best Active Play for Ages 3 to 9
This swing is great for helping our autistic kiddos feel safe and calm.
Playzone-Fit Kidtrix Doorway System - Best Active Play for Ages 3 to 7
Sensory Bins and Calming Tubes & Bottles
Sensory bins and bottles are a fun way to provide sensory input to keep kids engaged, calm and regulated.
I did not write this article but wanted to include it here if you were interested in making your own sensory bins. It might be a fun project to do with your kiddo!
DIY Sensory Bin Ideas
I did not write this article but wanted to include it here if you were interested in making your own sensory bottle. It might be a fun project to do with your kiddo!
DIY Sensory Bottle Ideas