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Sensory shopping at your fingertips

THE ADDICTABALL

Twist, turn and tilt the transparent orb to race the metal ball through the 3D maze of holes, spirals and platforms. A great tool for refocusing, concentration and keeping hands busy and occupied! RRP $16.00, sistersensory.com.au

S M O O S H O S

A big, soft stress ball full of high quality Smooshos foam give these products a really soft and squishy feel. A great way to work on fine motor development and hand strength, plus they change colour! RRP $11.95, thetherapystore.com.au

THE SIMPLE DIMPL

The Simple Dimpl is an all-rounder fidget. It fits into the palm of your hand or pocket, is on an attachable key ring and “feels” great. It’s a handy transition tool to use whilst (e.g. classroom to school assembly). Think: never ending bubble wrap! RRP $42.00, starfishstore.com.au

OOZE TUBE

changing environments

Ooze Tubes are full of slow-moving ooze and are a fantastic way to capture focus and imagination! Turn the tube over and watch the gel spiral and ooze its way slowly from one end to the other. Fantastic for those who crave visual stimulation! RRP from $9.95, thetherapystore.com.au

shopping sensory at your fingertips!

Overstimulation can occur from one or more of the body’s eight sensory systems. Have a look at these great products to help manage and soothe…

S C E N T S O R Y P U T T Y

Crazy Aaron’s new SCENTsory Putty goes way beyond scent for a total sensory experience like no other. Indulge the senses with the velvety soft touch, the dynamic look, and the wonderful scent and discover just how amazing this putty can make you feel! RRP $15.00, sistersensory.com.au

BODY SOCKS

Body Socks are a great way to calm and escape from sensory overwhelm. They can be used whilst reading books, watching TV or can be used to burn off energy as the child has fun moving around in it. RRP $51.00, bodysocks.com.au

C A L M I N G C L O T H I N G

There is a range of clothing at My Diffability that gives the body support with SPD. The clothes look just like any other, however they have been specially designed to provide deep pressure input across the day. Deep pressure is a universal organiser, which means it will lift you up when your arousal levels are low and bring you down when you're high! RRP from $49.50, mydiffability.com.au

T H E P I Z Z A S L I C E

The Pizza Slice can be used as an oral fidget or hand fidget to help calm, soothe, and self-regulate during times of stress. These are also excellent for sensory oral motor input, and/or as a safe alternative to chewing/biting on fingers, knuckles, shirts and pencils. RRP $19.95, thetherapystore.com.au

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