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Books

King's Day Out: King Takes a Bath

This is a useful book* for children who may be nervous about new experiences, and especially for those who are sensory sensitive. Bathing is a highly sensory experience, and children who are sensory sensitive and/or seeking can benefit from a regulating bath routine, especially when the experience is infused with calming strategies. Children will love the vibrant illustrations with language that is engaging and fun to read out loud. 

"A" Different Kind of Superpower

This book* is based on true events by actor Bradley Riches and expanded by James A Lyons. It helps to teach children, and those around them, that being unique is something to celebrate and reframes being neurodivergent as a superpower. This is a great resource for neurodivergent children and young people.

The ADHD Parenting Guide for Girls

The challenges and opportunities of parenting girls with ADHD are completely different from those of parenting boys. The purpose of this guide* is to shed light on the ‘invisible’ symptoms of ADHD affecting girls aged 3–17. It also provides targeted coping strategies to help them manage their symptoms better.

The Lemonator: A Self-Regulation Book for Children

With mindful messages and a friendly approach to self-regulation, this book* is a great resource to help children understand their emotions, thoughts and behaviours better. The Lemonator is a brave and determined lemon who goes on an epic journey each day to find his fellow fruits and friends who are all in need of some help and a bit of a ‘squeeze.’

Products

Glow in the Dark Balloon Dog Stress Toy

This squeezy, glow-in-the-dark balloon dog* makes a great stress relief toy for individuals with sensory processing differences. No batteries are required and the more you play, the better it glows! It provides a great source of sensory stimulation and helps to improve focus, concentration and co-ordination. It's also a useful size for carrying around with you so that you can fidget and squeeze away to help you relax. 

Gelli Baff Children’s Sensory Bath Toy

This biodegradable bath slime* can be a fun sensory activity for children who seek out tactile sensory input.  Gelli Baff magically turns bath water into thick colourful goo which can be drained away safely and easily by following the instructions. The Gelli is skin-safe, easy clean and stain free. 

Learning Resources Feelings Family Hand Puppet Set

These 5 colourful puppets* help young children explore feelings and emotions through guided or free-play activities. Each of the puppets has a different facial expression (happy, sad, angry, surprise or scared) and is in a unique colour to represent that emotion. Made from soft, durable materials, they are designed with tactile elements to help children engage with their feelings.

Baby Sensory Suction Bath Toys

These are great sensory fidget toys* for infants and toddlers to help develop motor skills and motor planning. Perfect for building, attaching, and disassembling, these suction toys can be secured to a bathtub, window or any non-porous surface for hours of sensory fun as your child plays and builds with their imagination! They come in different shapes and textures and are designed with a satisfying ‘popping’ sound.

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