The great thing about a sensory bottle is that it’s a peaceful object your child can focus on. She/he can even shake it to get some proprioceptive input.
A stress ball is a fun toy and is a great tool for portable stress relief. Both adults and children squeeze the toy in their hands, moving their fingers around to relieve muscle tension, stress, and to exercise the hand.
A few home based activities to stimulate your child’s senses with sensory play!
A sensory bin helps foster imagination, promote fine motor skills, and encourage sensory exploration.
Therapy cushions are designed to promote movement to allow for improved attention and needed sensory input. Wiggle cushions like these are used for self regulation and allow students to attend to classwork or sit at the dining room table while participating in functional tasks because their body has an opportunity to fidget.
Heavy work activities are anything that involves pushing, pulling, or lifting heavy objects or items, and they are a type of sensory activity. Lots of playground activities and household chores qualify as heavy work activities, but they can also be planned and orchestrated with a few key items.