Sensory materials to encourage the use of touch to learn about objects and the environment, as well as to help build an understanding of the body and its relation to the world around it. Many with sensory processing disorder or SPD are sensory defensive. Tactile defensive or TD may dislike some touch sensations (ie getting hands dirty, finger-paint, light touch that may occur when standing line, etc). Other sensory systems may also be defensive. Auditory - loud noises; oral- dislike textures and tastes so may have a very limited diet; vestibular (movement)- may easily get car sick or may need more input than others (ie swinging or spinning). Visual- may not tolerate bright, flickering or changing lights. Olfactory- may not tolerate strong aromas- pleasant or noxious.
Tangles An incredible fidget. It just makes your fingers want to move! Multi-colored segments join together to twist and turn, move and groove. These small, brightly, colored plastic toys will quickly become a favorite. Four styles to choose from. Tangle Jr. is small, smooth and colorful; Textured Tangle Jr. is small and adds bumps, ridges and grooves to the fun; DNA Tangle is larger with lots of groovy bumps; Fuzzy Tangle Jr. is, well… fuzzy! The smaller size, cool colors, and fuzzy texture are a tactile treat!
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Color Reading Guides These colorful strips of transparent plastic help isolate a line or paragraph of print for easier reading. The black oblique lines at the top and bottom frame the desired text keeping visual confusion to a minimum and improving scanning ability. Some people even feel the printed text becomes visually clearer, easier to read and experience less eye strain. The single line strips are especially good at helping children keep their place while reading.
Two widths available. Line strips are 7"x 1 1/4"; Paragraph strips are 7"x 3 3/4".
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Highlighter Tape These brightly colored tapes help bring attention to specific words, sentences or paragraphs, clearly and efficiently, leaving no trace on the page once removed. Transparent and repositionable, the tapes can also be written on. This allows teachers and parents to leave notes or comments on student’s papers which can be removed. Helps with reading, focus and attending skills. Rolls are 393 inches long and come in a dispenser. Two widths available. 1/2" and 1-7/8". Wider width in Yellow only.
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Animal Massagers Press the cute little button nose on these adorable plastic animals and they continue to vibrate until button is again pushed. Vibration is a strong sensory input that is frequently rewarding to many children and adults. Use these guys to wake up sleepy muscles or to relax them when they are stressed. Easy on/off mechanism and hand held size lets children operate independently reinforcing cause and effect.
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Koosh Balls The original "hairy" balls that are easy to catch, hard to put down and big on fun ! Their soft and silky feel encourages sensory awareness, finger movements and motivation. Try catch or racket and ball games. Super for indoor use and group games. Now available in 2 styles-each unique, so try one of each!
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Fiddlesticks A great tool for engaging fidgety hands is now as close as your pencil. Three different plastic heads for twisting, turning or clicking. Comes attached to a high quality pencil but can be removed and used again on other pencils. Need to stay alert? Try a fiddlestick!
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Sensory Scrub Brushes Scrub-a-dub-dub! The bristles of this small rectangular plastic surgical scrub brush feel soft if used in one direction but stiff and coarse if used in other direction. The bristle tips are specially cut to create a three sided point so more surface area of the brush makes contact with the skin. Try it for tactile defensive programs, sensory stim, or just to wash hands and fingernails. (Approximately 2" by 3"). Course Brush also available for sensory stim and exploration (not for scrub programs!)
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