Learning Resources Colours & Shapes Sensory Pad, Reusable Sensory Bag for Kids, Fine Motor Skills Toy, 16 Fine Motor Activities, 24 Plastic Shapes, Ages 3+

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Learn 3 Expert Secrets (from me as an OT and mom) to calm and focus your child with specialized sensory activities! Get a free spot here and some awesome printables. Weighed Lap Pad– A weighted lap pad is basically a small heavy pillow that a child can lay across their lap. This also gives the deep pressure sensation that is relaxing to a lot of kids. Get more info withthe weighted lap pad guide. Sensory Bins– I’m sort of obsessed with sensory bins, and don’t think that they’re just for young kids, because older kids can still get in on the fun. Besides getting a lot of tactile input, you can also hide puzzle pieces and hidden objects for them to find. Want to make it more challenging, have them close their eyes while searching for buried treasures!

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In simple terms, crash pads are amped-up bean bag pads that provide deep pressure stimulation. It's large, about four feet in diameter, and filled with furniture-grade foam. Your autistic child can crash, smash, bash, and jump on this pad as much as he wants. What Are the Benefits? Sensory toys have the potential to be amazing because they do two things. First, they stimulate a child’s senses. That stimulation all goes on inside the brain and is closely related to tons of other skills that your child needs to grow into a fully functional adult. I’m talking about fine motor skills like writing, cutting, and zipping their coat. Mini Trampoline– A total staple sensory toy. In my house, this is an invaluable tool. It gives so much sensory input and doesn’t take up that much space. My son is so much calmer and focused after jumping on it. Roller Coaster Ride On Ramp– This is for the older toddler, as the recommended ages are 2 to 5. But, I had to include it because if your toddler seeks out movement, this gives them a ton of it fast.

Why Kids Benefit from Sensory Toys… 

Crash pads are durable. Its quality will become apparent over time, after many, MANY days of jumping, rolling, or crashing. The cover and carrying system, for example, should be able to withstand all the strain. How Are Children with Autism Using the Crash Pad? If you just want to give your child the best sensory toys possible to help them develop, then any of these toys would be a great place to start. One warning, though, is to NEVER force your child to use any particular sensory toy.

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Kinetic Sand– Less messy than regular sand, this contained kit inspires imagination and gives tons of stimulation to the tactile sense! When your child participates in sensory activities, they are learning. It’s critical to their development. Rody the Bouncy Horse– I have a love affair with Rody! We’ve had ours for 6 years and he is a strong little horse. This guy is perfect for bouncing and expending a lot of energy!

What Are Crash Pads?

After you've gathered these items, you need to unzip the cover and stuff it with all the fluffy things you can find in your house. Sew the open side together then you can stuff the crash pad into another duvet. Balance Beam– Besides balance, every time your child figures out how to walk across this, they’re also working on some higher level brain activity stuff. They have to shift their weight and repeatedly cross the mid-line of their body. If that all sounds too technical, know that this is awesome for their development! Ball Pit– Besides being lots of fun, ball pits give lots of that deep pressure input. Remember, for most kids, that equals calm! Colorful Spinning Tops– These sensory toys give both visual and tactile input when you spin them, all while you’re working on strengthening fine motor skills.