Great Toys For Sensory Issues

Kids who have sensory issues process lights, sounds, smells, tastes and touch differently than others. Some kids are constantly looking for these, while others get easily overwhelmed by these and avoid them. Kids with sensory issues usually gravitate towards toys and activities that involve touch, textures, calming lights.

Recently in occupational therapy Triton has shown some difficulty with handling certain textures, while others seem to calm him and bring him back to his center. After lots of searching and talking with his therapist I have come up with a list of toys that should be appropriate for most kids with these issues.

• Play Doh

This is an old, but simple toy to help introduce other textures and can also be used for fine motor skill activities.

• Water Beads

These are a great way to introduce a soothing texture and this container lasts for a very long time.

• Kinetic Sand

This is a much cleaner option to typical sand and with molds will build almost anything.

• Press & Stay Sensory Blocks

These are great for kids who are still working on fine motor skills as well.

• Handheld Mini Massager

For kids who have trouble getting a haircut this can be a great way to help with vibration issues.

• Stress & Anxiety Relief Fidget Toys

These are great for kids who stim. Triton especially loves toys like this to calm himself down.

• Finger Paint

This is a bit of a messier option, but to help create while working on textures it is a great choice.

• Moon Sensory Nightlight

Lights like this can be very calming for kids, and offer visual and auditory stimulation.

• Rainstick

If music seems to calm your little one then this may be just what you need. The quiet rain like sound is soothing.

• Play Doh Slime

This is one that Triton took some time to handle, but this version helped with our therapy the best.

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