Remember that no two people process sensory information in the same way. You have the right to be comfortable and feel safe in your environment.

Reach arms up and out diagonally, keeping feet wider than shoulder-width apart to form a kind of star shape. Children with sensory problems often are either at high alert hyper-reactive or unresponsive (hypo-reactive) to the input from their environment. They become overly distracted by outside stimuli, or they may seek out additional sensory input from the world around them. Over responsiveness or under-responsiveness can mean difficulty with paying attention or focusing. Decreasing visual distractions can significantly help some of us to improve concentration. Remember to choose calming colors in your paint and decorating choices. Surround yourself with things which make you feel calm and relaxed. Coloring Books While a lot of fidget tools are designed for children, a new one we recently came across is called Stimagz, and it's designed specifically for neurodivergent adults. As a pediatric occupational therapist, I understand that our bodies have more than five senses. Proprioceptive input, for example, involves heavy work- pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying. This can be calming for many of us.The proprioceptive systemreceives input from the muscles and joints about body position, weight,pressure, stretch, movement and changes in position in space. Our bodies are able to grade and coordinate movements based on the waymusclesmove, stretch, and contract.Proprioception allows us to apply more or less pressure and force in a task. But, the sensory system allows us to accept input too, in a way that is calming and organizing, so that we can self-regulate input from the world around us. Some manufacturers organize their products by intended age. This can give you a general idea, but most importantly, you want to make sure the length is right for your child’s height. Our brains are designed to protect us and when we become disorganized and upset, we release chemicals that cause fight, flight, and fright reactions.

If you want to use it year-round, then it needs to be cool and lightweight enough for use in the summertime, too. Closures Your child doesn’t always have to be active to receive benefits, either. Many children love crawling inside just to calm down. It is recommended, however, that they be monitored while using it. Sensory Swing– These are a load of fun, but also offer vestibular and proprioceptive input to stimulate your child’s senses and help them to relax. Summary Try the “Superman”: Lie on your stomach on the floor, stretching your arms in front of you, lifting them up off the surface as you simultaneously lift your legs off the floor.Pressure and tight-fitting undergarments sometimes provide compressing that can be calming. Companies such as Under Armour make workout clothing that is snug. Many department stores offer cheaper versions that are equally as comfortable. Deep Touch Pressure Sensory Products

Sensory diet bags are tools that help to support a child’s sensory needs, while on the go, at school, or in the community. Understanding your child’s SensoryNeeds is just part of the puzzle. Small items that can be used in one hand are a great way to provide sensory input throughout your day. Often times, these small products are called fidget or stimming toys, but they should be considered more of a "tool" than a "toy". Regular participation in activities that both make us feel more comfortable and deliver oxygen to our brains via deep breathing or movement help to regulate and keep in what therapists call the ‘just right’ state of being. It’s when we are in this state that we can interact and function at our best. Whole Body Sensory Tools for Adults Compression Clothing

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Essential oils, candles, lotions, and incense can alter mood and setting. Many of these can be applied to the sensory needs of adults as well.