Sensory Tips

Aug 25

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Sensory Tip #1: Create a dedicated "Quiet Corner" or "Calm Down Cove" in your home!

How:

Set up a small pop-up tent or cozy corner with pillows, weighted blankets, and noise cancelling headphones.
Teach your child to use this safe space before they reach a sensory overload, not just a timeout.

Why:

Having a predictable, low sensory retreat helps children independently regulate their nervous system.

Sensory Tip #2: Build a portable "Sensory Toolkit" for outings and transitions!

How:

Fill a small pouch with your child’s favorite regulating items, like fidgets, chewies, or scented putty.
Keep it in the car or backpack so it is easily accessible during high-stimulus trips like grocery shopping.

Why:

Providing immediate access to calming tactile input helps prevent sensory overload in unpredictable environments.

Sensory Tip #3: Use "Heavy Work" activities to help your child self-regulate!

How:

Engage your child in proprioceptive tasks like carrying groceries, pushing a laundry basket, or animal walks.
Doing these muscle-pushing activities for 10 minutes can calm an overstimulated nervous system or wake up an under-stimulated one.

Why:

Heavy work sends organizing signals to the brain, helping children feel grounded and focused.