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My Thoughts and Feelings Journal

This is a wonderfully creative journal* for self-reflection, creativity and expression – especially for children who struggle to express their feelings and emotions. The journal provides plenty of space (two pages per day) to work with and isn't dated so that the child doesn't feel pressured to write in it every day. There are various prompts throughout the journal to help the child reflect on their day and explore their feelings.

Roary's Magical Backpack

This book* contains guided questions for parents and carers to improve the reader’s understanding of the tools and strategies used throughout the book. Roary is a lovable T-Rex on a heartwarming journey as he discovers how to cope with sensory challenges and unexpected changes at school. With the help of his magical backpack, Roary learns to overcome challenges, cope with uncomfortable feelings, and find joy in his unique way of seeing the world.

This book is not only helpful for children with autism, ADHD or other neurodivergent needs, it also gives children an understanding of why some of their friends or classmates may need to use different tools to get through their day.

A Different Sort of Normal

Shortlisted for the 2022 British Book Awards Children’s Non-Fiction Book of the Year, this book* is written by Abigail Balfe. Abigail is autistic but when she was a child, she didn't know she was. This is her beautifully illustrated true story of her journey growing up feeling different, and the challenges she faced in the 'normal' world.

The Teens' Workbook to Self-Regulate

On the surface, you see a highly sensitive and irritable teenager. But look closer, and you will notice a young person showing signs of emotional distress. This workbook* is a valuable resource that is broken down into two parts: cognitive techniques and behavioural techniques, and provides teens with exercises that reinforce skills such as knowing how and when to stop, breathe, and return to a normal state when feeling overwhelmed.

Products

Happy Feet Play Mats

These sensory play mats from Happy Feet are crafted to promote healthy foot development, correct foot disorders, and enhance crucial fine motor skills. Walking on uneven surfaces or different textures stimulates the vestibular system, which helps with spatial orientation and balance. This stimulation is important for healthy sensory integration.

The mats feature a compact, non-slip structure made from a hygienic material that is easy to wash and sanitise. 

Pop-It Fidget Diary

This pop-it fidget diary* is a great sensory toy to help calm high-stress situations at school, home or in the workplace. The hardcover diary uses bubbles that can be pressed and comes in a standard A5 size.

Gnome Buddy Pocket Friend

These gnome buddy pocket friends are personalised pebbles for children who would love a little pocket pal, all tucked up in a little jute bag. Sometimes, just having something to hold can be soothing and calming and it can help re-focus from any anxieties such as starting a new school term.

Children can tell their worries to their gnome buddy and may like to carry them throughout the day (or keep them in their school book bag for safekeeping).

Scentos Craft Sensory Set

This craft sensory set allows children to explore, learn and create. It’s ideal for sensory time with tactile and colourful items that smell amazing with yummy, fruity scents that will tickle their senses too! It will help to inspire and spark their creativity as well as develop their artistic skills and talents.

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