Are you looking for practical resources that help with sensory processing, concentration and calm? In this category you will find a wide range of resources that make everyday life that little bit easier.
Sensory resources are products that support your senses in a pleasant way, so that you can calm down more easily or focus your attention better. Think of a Breathing Ball (Expandaball) that slows your breathing, Countdown Cards that provide structure, tactile Ark SensaStones, a Big Friends stress ball to release tension or a soothing Bubble Tube. These resources help with processing stimuli and are suitable for children and adults who need focus, a chance to decompress or a feeling of safety.
Which resource is right depends on the goal and the person. Keep these points in mind when choosing:
Start with a resource that meets the daily need and expand once you notice what works. That way you build up a set of resources that really supports you.
The resources are suitable for children and adults who benefit from more calm, focus or control over sensory input, with or without a disability.
Yes, many resources such as fidgets and stress balls give the hands something to do, making it easier to keep your attention on a task.
Absolutely, compact resources such as countdown cards and fidgets are easy to take to school, work or wherever you go.
A breathing ball helps you slow down and deepen your breathing, which has a calming effect for many people.
Start with a resource that suits the daily goal, for example a stress ball for tension or a breathing ball for calm, and expand from there.