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Books

Emotional and Self-regulation for Kids

This book* by Lucya Mihall contains comprehensive information about the meaning of emotions, how to manage them and the emotional regulation of children. It’s a useful resource which includes exercises, educational games, strategies for self-regulation, an emotions journal, tips for managing feelings and colouring pages to help children with self-regulation.  

Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors: Brain-Body-Sensory Strategies That Really Work

This book* by parenting and neuroscience expert Robyn Gobbel is a useful resource to help parents understand their children's behaviour. Robyn decodes the latest brain science into easy-to-understand principles and metaphors to help parents better understand their child’s behaviour. She also reveals simple ways for parents to regulate and connect with their child, with brain-, body- and sensory-based strategies to overcome day-to-day challenges. 

The Kids' Guide to Staying Awesome & in Control

This book by Lauren Brukner and available to order from Sensory Smart, a SIE preferred supplier, is packed with simple strategies and tools to help children with emotional and sensory regulation difficulties aged approximately 7 to 14 years to stay cool, calm and in control.

From breathing exercises, pressure holds and finger pulls, to fidgets, noise-reducing headphones and gum, the book offers fun stuff to help children feel cool, calm and collected. They will learn how to label difficult feelings, choose strategies and tools to tackle them and use these correctly whether at home or at school. The strategies and tools are accompanied by cartoon-style illustrations, and the author includes useful tips for parents and teachers as well as handy visual charts and checklists to track learning and progress. 

The Self-Regulation Workbook for Kids

When children have difficulty self-regulating, it can make it harder for them to get along with peers and family members, hinder their academic achievement and inhibit their ability to complete activities of daily living. This evidence-based workbook* allows children to explore and express their feelings, guided by a relatable character and reinforced through interactive worksheets and proven exercises. The CBT-based activities and advice in this workbook will empower children with concrete coping skills and techniques that they can return to whenever they start to feel upset or stressed.

Products

Bungee Jumper

This bungee jumper from Southpaw Enterprises, a SIE preferred supplier, is a great option for children who are not able to use a pogo stick. It can be used to develop balance and bilateral motor coordination and is ideal for children who seek  vestibular sensory input. The high-rebound foam gives the feeling of soaring into the sky, while the stretchy tubing and soft handle keep the base securely fixed to the child’s feet.

Texture Sensory Bean Bags

These sensory beanbags* consist of a range of textures, which can be helpful to teach children about the different textures and develop tactile discrimination. Pulling the sensory beanbags out of the bag, babies and toddlers will benefit from different sensory feedback in the process of hand touch and play. These bean bags are also ideal for children with special needs to help them deal with anxiety, relax their mood and keep their hands busy.

Sensory Rocker Board

This multi-purpose colourful sensory rocker board* is a versatile toy that can help to support a child’s sensory needs, develop gross motor skills and build balance and core strength. Suitable for older children and adults too, it can be used to provide vestibular sensory input, as a toy tunnel and is also great for climbing on and developing balance when turned around.

Teen Sensory Kit Bag

This teen sensory kit bag contains a number of useful products which are popular with teenagers. The soft weighted shoulder wrap is ideal for sofa time or studying and the dimple fleece is tactile and super soft. Also included in the kit bag are ear defenders; therapy putty which is ideal for improving and strengthening finger and hand function; a twin pack of Chewbuddy™ tags which can be attached to clothing or a bag; and a double muddle puzzle.

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