#sensory tools

[merakisphere]

For those who don’t know…I don’t know either. I just use it as a fidget toy, hbu? + Uploaded a slower video. My apologies for the quick sensory overload video yesterday. 🙏🏼

Transforms into dozens of shapes, and can be enjoyed as a fidget, ornament, and jewelry piece. Dm me for any custom requests and questions!

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[stimboardboy]

mechanical keyboard fidget toy

#my posts #stim #sensory #stimmy #stimblr #stim gifs #mechanical keyboard switches #stim toys #fidget toys #typing #rainbow #rainbowcore #sensory tools #buttons #button clicking #keyboard switch #colorful

[thatkinkyautistic]

autism pride stim toys

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[this was gathering dust in my drafts,so here ya go.]

#text #autismposting #sfw post #ultimate fave #rainbow #rainbow stim #rainbow stim toys #stim toy #stim toys #sensory #stim tools #fidget #fidgets #fidget toys #sensory toys #sensory tools #fidget tools #stim toy set

[build-a-buddy]

Stim stuff -- squishy husky and a d20 (:

#buddy posts #not stuffed animal #not stuffed animals #stim #stim toy #stim toys #stim tools #sensory tools #sensory toys #fidget toy #fidgets #fidget toys #fidget tool #fidget tools #went to a thing earlier and i was very visibly stimmimg w a lot of my stuff (blue bag is my stim bag).. #it helped a little

[perplexingluciddreams]

I have a question.

What do other people here use for a sucking stim?

I like my chewys but they hurt my jaw when I try to use them for sucking because I try to hold them between my teeth for so long.

I have tried lollipops but they get sharp edges when they break and cut my tongue. And they're only temporary.

I need an alternative because I am hurting my tongue and mouth from how much I'm seeking oral stimulation.

#autism #autistic #sensory processing disorder #sensory issues #chewlery #sensory tools #sensory toy

[donniesexceptionalmind]

you should name the slug Bartholomew the 3rd

A great name suggestion!

I think the black & white sensory slug will be called Bartolomew the 2nd.

There he is, on my comfort keychain ✨️💜

#donnie answers #donnies exceptional mind #turtle net #rottmnt #rise of the teenage mutant ninja turtles #comfort key chain #autistic culture #autistic things #rottmnt autistic donnie #rise autistic donnie #rottmnt donatello #sensory slug #sensory tools #stimming

[askanautistic]

Hello! I am a paraprofessional and I work with a kindergartener on the spectrum. I have a meeting soon to work with the school counselor and the parents to come up with a behavioral management plan. One of the suggestions from the counselor was to use "preferred sensory objects" as rewards for desired behaviors (like sitting still/quietly on the classroom kiva) my question is: should a sensory object/tool be used as a reward system? Shouldn't it be integrated into the desired activity of sitting still/quiet to help the student focus/stim?

Any insight is appreciated!! I really want to get the perspective of someone who is autistic, since I know the therapy fields often have misinformation.

Thanks!

If the sensory tools are needed for regulation, then yes, the child needs those things to be integrated into activities rather than being withheld until the child complies. The idea of withholding and rewarding, and valuing compliance above all else, smacks of ABA, which is considered harmful. It also makes no sense. Forcing a child to sit still and quietly without the support of sensory aids, means that they're creating the dysregulation, and then providing a tool after-the-fact to then counteract that dysregulation is going to be far less effective than helping the child to regulate throughout. They need to look at why the child struggles to sit, and accommodate the child's needs. Some children sit better on a chair than the floor, or need the sensory input of having something to roll their feet on or pressure of some kind. Some children might have a weak core and so struggle to sit without extra support. Some children have vestibular needs and need to be able to rock or move around to self-regulate. As a kid, when sitting cross-legged on the floor, I'd often get restless before the other kids because it became painful to sit in the same position for too long. My feet would get pins and needles and I'd need to move a bit. And I *like* to sit with my legs crossed, and still do as an adult - but I need to stretch them out from time to time and shift position every now and then. Fortunately my teachers never told me off when I'd start to bounce my legs or hug them or wriggle, because they knew I was a good kid, but I know a lot of kids aren't given that grace and people just don't consider how uncomfortable they might be. And, honestly, I've found that the kids who are allowed the most opportunities to regulate (and are given those opportunities to have the sensory input they need, or even extra screen time) tend to be much better able to cope. So you have happier kids who have less meltdowns. And very often they're actually absorbing far more even if they seem like they aren't - one of my autistic kids who needs to move about the room or play with the water in the sink seems to be unfocused but often chips into the lesson because she is listening and taking things in.

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#self regulation #sensory tools #aba

[i-may-be-an-emu]

Got some earplugggss!!!

They're just regular foam ones from the chemist but I'm going to an event i know will be loud tomorrow and need SOMETHING

I'm really happy tho, I'm thinking of getting better quality ones or maybe some noise cancelling headphones, I'd prefer earplugs tho.

#I kinda hate how they feel in my ears but its fine #emus random thoughts #autism #actually autistic #sensory tools #earplugs

[crvstybowlofcereal]

summer is getting closer, and im growing out my hair for my sisters wedding this september

and i absolutely adore my hair rn! but i am going to miss the convenience of my buzz cut (i buzzed all my hair off for the past 2 summers)

its so nice and cool, and i dont ever have to style it, showers are so fast, etc. i wont miss the greasy feeling of sunscreen on my head however..

anyways heres some summer necessities if you have sensory issues like me!

baby powder. whether you're brushing off sand or shaved hair (if you shave), or if you're chafing, etc it makes it much less irritating!! (or for not-summer-exclusive things, if your hair is getting greasy and you don't want to wash it yet, it makes great dry shampoo and makes your hair perfectly styleable!)

DISH. SOAP. NOTHING works better to get a bad texture (especially sticky or greasy) off of your skin than some good ole' liquid dish soap. i carry around a small bottle of Dawn in my purse in the summer (and a water bottle designated for emergency washing, to rinse when there are no sinks)

on the same note, TOWELS, i also carry hand towels everywhere in the summer. if you need to impromptu wash your hands like above, or if you get caught in a sprinkler, or an unplanned water fight, or if you just get a bit sweaty, keeping a hand towel on you is super useful! (tbh more people should do this, i ended up letting my family borrow my towel more than i actually used it myself during vacation last year)

sunglasses. this one seems like a no-brainer but i always forget mine. Sometimes it's just too dang bright. plus they can be a fashion statement too!

honestly sometimes you need to just be prepared with a whole change of clothes, for a multitude of reasons!

that was all, i just felt like sharing :)

#sensory processing disorder #sensory issues #sensory tools #summer #autism #autistic

[elasmobranch-enthusiast]

i can’t remember if i posted him already but this is leonard my weighted duck from sensory pets on etsy. i love him so much. i love the bumpy fabric on his wings and body. he’s so comforting.

#autism #stim toys #sensory toys #sensory tools #plushies #plushblr #stuffed animals

[nonspeakingkiku]

Hi! Kiku has a question for people here who use chewies. Have any of you used chew stixx? A friend got Kiku two new chewies and one is a grip stixx and Kiku wants to know what they are like before Kiku gets it.

#autism #actually autistic #autistic #chewy #sensory aids #sensory tools #stim tools #sensory toys #stim toys

[stimboardboy]

rubber duckie sensory bottle

#my posts #stim #sensory #stimmy #stimblr #stim gifs #sensory bottles #glitter bottles #blue #fake animals #ducks #examining #sensory tools #sensory toys #stim toys #yellow #kidcore

[thatkinkyautistic]

Galaxy swirl worry stone

#text #pics #stim toy #stim #stimblr #autismposting #asd #actually autistic #sensory #stim toys #sensory tool #sensory tools #fidget #fidgets #fidget toys #fidget tools #fidget tool #stim tool #stim tools #blue stim toys

[sensoryshopaustralia-blog]

#wobble cushion #rubics cube #snake puzzle #sensory tools #sticky man #sensory toys #boomerang ball #bean bag balls #sensory water beads #pop tubes #sensory tent #mini trampoline #sensory chew toys #pop it #water beads #fidget toys #pilates ball #what is ndis

[fascistsarefreefood]

Today's autistic joy post!!!

I struggle a lot with sensory overload having my headphones on means I can actually enjoy myself when I go out and I love the feeling of being in my own world while still being able to experience other peoples worlds :)

#autistic joy #autistic things #autism #autistic community #sensory issues #sensory overload #sensory tools #headphones

[prettybbychim]

bro u know those silicone wristbands? they’re used typically for like advertisement type shit - like school spirit, charities, awareness, companies, politics etc

THESE

i just stole a pic from the big G sorries

those bitches are the best to chew on

god i wish they weren’t so bad to put in ur mouth bc HRGH i want it in my mouf

i can’t find anything body safe that are like these nothing meets my requirements but THESE these gimme these

#neurodivergent #neurodiversity #adhd #sensory #sensory issues #sensory tools #sensory toys #chewing stim #stim #stimming