Is your child a Sensory Seeker?
Seekers often do not sense the movement/noise/touch etc and therefore need to make it themselves, (this is because the brain tells them that there is not enough input from these senses). They may have trouble sitting still and being quiet, always fidgeting and making noises. They may lick or touch things – even if this is a health and safety hazard.
Ways to help the Sensory Seeker:
- Foods with flavour
- Fizzy Drinks
- Chewy Toys
- Straws
- Bubbles
- Opportunities to move- the park, trampolines, etc
- Fidget toys
- Playdoh
- Weighted blanket
- Compression vest
- Deep Bath
- Space hopper
- Various colours
- Fluorescent lighting
- Cluttered room
- Artificial lights
- Changing colour lights
- Noisy toys
- Mirrors
- Fragrant toiletries
- Electric toothbrush
- Resistance tunnel or body sock
- Offer different smells
- Chewy and crunchy foods
- Hats or hooded sweater
- Encourage jumping
- Lots of teddies in bed
- Bear hugs
- Messy play
- Compression gloves
- Vibrating pillow
- Heavy work
- Different textures to play with
- MP3 player