Sensory Toys and Tools for Kids

Autism Spectrum Disorder is often closely aligned with many sensory processing disorders (SPDs). As a symptom, many autistic children struggle with sensory processing. According to Brain Balance, children with SPD can either show hypersensitivity (over-responsiveness) or hyposensitivity (under-responsiveness) to sensory stimuli. Hypersensitivity symptoms can include: extreme fear of falling; poor balance; fear of crowds; extreme response to sudden noises. Hyposensitivity symptoms can include: a constant need to touch people or objects; clumsy uncoordinated movements; an inability to sit still.

To help with this, Occupational Therapists (OTs) are brought in to aid children with SPD. Many products by Best Priced Products are designed to help children with sensory processing disorders and are often used by OTs in the treatment process. With continued use these products can help children overcome sensory problems and lead a fulfilling life. Here are just a few sensory toys and tools manufactured and distributed by Best Priced Products:

Gross motor

• Bonito & Leo the Lion – these products help to give children a fun way to address gross motor skills by giving them a friendly face to perform strength and coordination exercises.
• CanDo® Vestibular Dome – the core training vestibular dome functions similar to a vestibular board and ball. Children can use it to develop core strength or for balance exercises. The ball can be inflated or deflated to adjust the difficulty level.
• Exercise Balls – inflatable exercise balls are used to improve balance, coordination, flexibility, strength, and just for fun. Sensi-balls have a nubby surface to add tactile feedback to ball therapy. Balls with feet keep the ball from moving when not in use.
• Exercise Saddle Rolls – saddle rolls are easier to control than exercise balls and their design offers extra support for the patient. The rolls aid in developing muscles, coordination, and balance. Sensi-rolls add tactile feedback.

Sensory (Fine Motor)

• TheraPutty® – TheraPutty helps to build strength and improve fine motor skills. It is available in a variety of resistances. When partnered with Puttycise tools, it can be used to teach functional activities.
• Digi-Flex® – hand exercisers develop isolated finger strength, flexibility, and coordination as it builds hand and forearm strength. The design limits one finger from compensating for another so each finger receives a truly isolated exercise.

Sensory (Vestibular)

• CanDo® Balance stones – balance stones can be used to practice and reinforce coordination, proprioception, and balance. Stones can be filled with water or sand to provide extra safety and stability. The stones have a nubby surface for tactile feedback and stimulation.
• CanDo® Vestibular Sitting discs – vestibular discs mimic the movement and shape of an inflatable ball when used on any seat. Use it on the floor as a standing disc for balance training, proprioception, and strengthening of lower extremities. These are perfect for helping children who have trouble focusing while sitting stay alert.

Sensory (tactile)

• CanDo® massage balls – massage balls have a nubby texture that promotes sensory stimulation. They are great for manual dexterity exercises.
• Sparkle or Sensory TheraPutty® – Using Sparkle or Sensory TheraPutty® can be visually stimulating and help aid in sensory issues. TheraPutty® also helps to build strength and improve fine motor skills. It is available in a variety of resistances. When partnered with Puttycise tools, it can be used to teach functional activities.
• Ball Pits – ball pits provide visual and tactile feedback while providing the buoyancy of water without the mess.

These and many other sensory toys and tools Best Priced Products offers can help treat children with sensory processing disorder.