10 Samples Of Sensory Work To Easily Work Into Your Autistic Child’s Day

We hear all the time that we should add sensory work into our autistic child’s day. All the experts say it but no one shows you what that looks like in real life. I hate that so much. I’m the patient that always retorts with give me some ideas, show me some samples of what that should look like for Logan.

How do you make a sensory diet work?

The very first thing you need to know is what a sensory diet is and what sensory work needs to be in that diet. Start here with this post.

Pokemon Sensory Box

A sensory box is a way to get your child to play and get a bit of sensory input. These are great for traveling as well as for avoiders who need to get their central nervous system working a bit more.

white dish pan filled with water beads and Pokemon figurines
A Pokemon sensory box is easy to make

How To Make Rainbow Rice For Your Sensory Work Bins

Sensory bins are a staple in and sensory diet. You can easily make parts of them at home. We use rice as opposed to beans because beans can be toxic if eaten. We have an oral seeker so those things have to be prepared for.

blue, red, and yellow dyed rice
Rainbow rice is easy to make!

Olaf Sensory Bag Makes Sensory Work Fun!

little girl smiling at the camera with Olaf sensory bag
This Olaf Sensory Bag is perfect for working on fine motor!

Let’s Make Play Doh Out Of Crayons For Sensory Work

yellow, red, purple, orange, blue, and green playdough with crayons surrounding them
Playdough is perfect for sensory play!

Make some fun themed slime!

Mardi Gras crown with green, purple, and gold slime
Mardi Gras slime is fun to make and to play with!
red, yellow, brown slime
Caramel apple slime brings in aromatherapy to the sensory mix!
glittery blue and silver slime
Frozen slime makes watching the movie fun!

Turn Your Backyard Into A Sensory Friendly Play Area

Brushing And Joint Compressions

body brush
Sensory brushing and joint compressions are a great way to reset or wake up the nervous system depending on what your child needs

Check Out This DIY Sensory Room At Home

Door to bedroom
You can make a sensory room for your child at home!

Teach Flexible Thinking

little boy drawing with chalk
Flexible thinking is important so that your child learns how to meet their own sensory needs!

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