Children with Sensory Processing Disorder work closely with an Occupational Therapist to come up with a "sensory diet" to help the child best succeed at other tasks, school, daily life, etc. For Chase, being a "sensory-seeker" he requires frequent physical breaks during therapy to regulate his body and to help him focus on the task at hand. A lot of times while he is in a therapy session they will take a short break and bounce on an exercise ball or go in to the "sensory room" where he can climb up a ladder and slide in to the foam pit. He also enjoys jumping on a mini trampoline and going through the "squeeze machine". Occasionally he will also wear a pressure vest that squeezes his torso to help calm him down. A few pictures are below...
A really cool website I found with LOTS of great "toys" and tools for Autism and SPD is
www.funandfunction.com . I haven't been yet, but I have heard WONDERFUL things about The Sensory Shop that just opened in Collierville, TN (
https://www.facebook.com/thesensoryshop)
This is the "sensory room" at BCA and the slide in to the foam pit!
Peanut balls are great for bouncing off some steam.
We don't own one of these, but occasionally at school (Glendale) and at BCA Chase will wear one of these if he seems more hyper than usual.
We have gotten A LOT of use out of our mini trampoline at home!!!
This squeeze "machine" is a favorite for a lot of the kiddos!
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