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Sock it to ’em Jusssst right

Christmas is never complete without at Sensory Direct says its sensory
least one pair of socks as a present. But snake weight could make a
this pair are not just any socks – they’re difference to a child or young adult’s
seamless ones to provide comfort for ability to concentrate, focus and
those with sensory difficulties who find it balance. Weighing in at 1.5kg, this
hard to wear ordinary ones. soft serpent is twisty and tactile and
With these, there are no bumps and can sit comfortably on the shoulders
lumps inside, there’s no heel so children or lap, leaving hands free to
can put them on themselves, and they concentrate and stay on task.
‘hug’ the feet to stop wrinkling and It may help with busy minds that
bunching. They even take moisture require deep-pressure touch for
away to help prevent feet proprioceptive and vestibular
becoming stinky. senses management as part of a
l Available in a range of sensory diet.
colours and pack sizes. It’s handmade in the UK with a
£17.75 (three pairs) to dark blue soft fleece on top and a
£67.50 (12 pairs) choice of green or blue belly.
www.sensorysmart. l £41.95 plus VAT
co.uk www.sensorydirect.com

Rain, rain, In a spin

Remember fidget spinners, the craze of a
come again few years ago? Now we have FinGears,
Turn over this beechwood cylinder, magnetic rings that enable users to play
colourfully painted with rainbow stripes an array of games and tricks at the same
at each end, and you will hear a time as reducing stress and improving
rewarding sound that resembles rain. dexterity. They are made from magnets
It’s caused by plastic balls falling An immersive sub-aqua experience encased in colorful vibrant rings that
down a spiral inside the tube. Users This magical-looking PODS inflatable sensory tent is a relaxing space with have multi-directional spin.
can roll or shake this Wooden colour-selective lighting that could be ideal as a calming retreat. l Widely available
Rainmaker to vary the sound. The soft and tactile environment can also provide a personal space for from around £3
l £12.99 plus VAT children to indulge in sensory stimulating play. The interchangeable graphic for three rings
www.rhinouk.com themes and matching audiobook, e-book and soothing sound effects add to the
immersive, soothing experience. There are five themes in the range: Sub Aqua
Quest (pictured), Galactic Space Adventure, Magical Princess Palace, Polar Ice
Igloo and Walking With Dinosaurs.
l £990, including memory foam mat. Payment plans are now available so that
families can spread the cost.
www.podsplay.com

Seasonal
gift ideas
A clutch of perfect presents
that may be suitable for All patched up
Busy fingers need lots to do. With the Mohu Busy Kit there are zippers and pockets,
families or schools fidgets and pull-straps, all combined into colourful sensory blankets with a choice of
activity patches.
Each kit contains one sensory blanket and two patches.
l £160, inc VAT www.mohudesigns.com

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Find local and national the backpack Immersive
Sensory
Be under the sea Absolutely education and support Play Spaces
Imagine being in your own octopus’s sandtastic
garden with this small portable Have you heard of the term ASMR,
projector. It lights up a room with short for Autonomous Sensory
colours that resemble the waves of an Meridian Response? It’s the calming,
ocean. It also has speakers that can tingly feeling that begins on the scalp
Perfect for Helps with
connect to a phone, computer or and moves down the body in
the home, anxiety,
tablet, and it can play music from a TF response to a range of audio-visual
schools, autistic
card. It’s charged by a USB lead and triggers such as whispering, tapping creches, meltdowns
works best in a small room. or even hand movements. respite and
l £27.90 plus VAT www.rhinouk.com Well, Canal Toys claims to offer centres & sensory
100 per cent ASMR satisfaction with hospitals stimulation
its So Sand DIY Sensory Studio.
There are 10 tools and moulds for
enabling users to enjoy the sound
and touch of kneading, cutting, •Range of Changeable Themes
shaping and crushing their magic
sand creations.
• Memory Foam Mat • Sensory Lighting
l £24.99 RRP, widely available • Sound Effects • AudioBooks • Ebooks

Education & Support Finder Sensory Relaxation • Imaginative Play •

www.autismeye.com/ Creative Learning
education-and-support-finder podsplay.com @podsplay

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One for the fans

As with other businesses based on
• Sensory Chews
entertainment and public interaction,
• Sensory Toys
• Sensory Dens and Lighting Follow us on social media
These communication fans offer a simple way for children with non-verbal autism or 2020 has created a fair few
other communication difficulties to express how they are feeling emotionally or how their challenges for Bonnie the Bubble
sensory environment is affecting them. Lady. But she has adapted by selling • Communication Aids
There are fans for ‘feelings’, ‘sensory’, ‘behaviour’, ‘danger’ and ‘social rules’. Each of her giant bubble kits on her party
the fans has a choice of picture symbols and words. The Sensory Fan, for instance, website so that buyers can create
contains 10 choices to express thoughts such as it’s too crowded, bright, noisy, smelly their own spectacular bubbles up to
and so on. Some of the fans may be ideal for teaching. The Social Rules fan, for three metres high. The site includes
01905 670500 [email protected]
example, has 12 cards to help with etiquette such as ‘be nice’, ‘take turns’, ‘sit nicely’,
and ‘give others space’.
a video showing the kit in action.
l £95 www.bubbleshows.co.uk
www.sensorydirect.com
l £4.74 each, inc VAT www.sensorydirect.com

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