Web Sites:
Books:
Raising a Sensory Smart Child, by Lindsey Biel, M.A., OTR / L and Nancy Peske
The Sensory-Sensitive Child, by Karen A. Smith, Ph.D. and Karen R. Gouze, Ph.D.
Our Sensory Kit:
This consists of the tools Firefly uses most regularly at home to get herself back under control, to self-soothe, or to get herself moving.
Slinky
Surgical Brush (for our "brushing" protocol)
Gum (lots and lots and lots of it!)
Pencil grips
iPod and headphones
Earplugs
Smencils (scented pencils)
Leg weights
Weighted Blanket
Body Sox
Scented anesthesia Mask
Disc Chair
Trampoline
We are still on a waiting list for an official diagnosis but the regular therapist suggested a weighted blanket. where would I get one? I have the disc chair and trampoline already but he won't sit on the disc :-/
ReplyDeletehttp://www.google.com/products/catalog?cid=18041796070495713894&q=weighted%20blanket
ReplyDeleteThis is a link to the exact one we have. The only drawback to it is that it is not exactly "plush" feeling. Much of the time, Firefly will wrap her weighted blanket up in a softer fleece blanket.
I hope that is helpful.
Have you tried using the big therapy balls as a seat instead of the disc? It may be more of an incentive.