I saw a post the other day on Facebook that said, "Instead of teaching kids to not stare, teach them to say hello." It’s all the rave these days, emotional intelligence or EQ (emotional quotient).
Sensory Tips
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Our Top 10 Sensory Activities for Autism
Why use sensory activities for autism?
According to a leading autism charity, The National Autistic Society, around 700,000 people are on the autism spectrum, so it’s more important than ever to prioritize understanding autism. Autism and Asperger’s affects three main areas of a person’s life:
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5 Things a Bubble Tube is Used For
Every so often, someone asks us, ‘what does a bubble tube do?’ or ‘what is a bubble tube used for?’ These are great questions as bubble tubes are highly versatile multisensory tools. So, how does a bubble tube work? A bubble tube has water pumped through it while light at...
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5 Pieces of Sensory Soft Play Equipment for Development
Sensory soft play is a great way to help develop a range of areas such as social skills and creativity by fostering a safe and secure environment for users to relax and express themselves in new ways. These are just some of the many benefits of soft play for both...
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How to Clean a Bubble Tube
A sensory room bubble tube is made from high quality, durable materials. Bubble tubes feature a state of the art operating system which is both reliable and powerful, and when they’re looked after correctly they can last you many years. However, neglecting a bubble tube’s cleaning routine can cause it...
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6 Key Pieces of Portable Sensory Equipment
Bigger is better, right? Well, not always. Looking for lightweight or mobile sensory equipment or sensory tools? Aromatherapy, bubble tubes, vibrating cushions, and other sensory items can be used for smaller areas, when moving from client to client, or when travelling with a child who has specific sensory needs. They're also perfect for setting up a small office sensory corner. -
8 Winter Sensory Diet Must-Dos!
Too cold to go outside? While that depends on where you live (lucky you if not!), weather conditions that are too cold, too hot, or too rainy can keep most of us indoors, which can be bad news for our sensory diets. However, worry not, for we at Experia USA have 8 winter sensory diet must-dos that will keep everyone in tip-top sensory shape this winter. You won't need a lot of space, just some motivation and perhaps a bit of planning! These tips are ideal for those with sensory processing disorder, Alzheimer’s, dementia, autism, or ADHD, but can be enjoyed by all.
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Tips on Setting Up a Sensory Bedroom
While several types of sensory room exist, each with their own unique uses, the sensory bedroom is certainly one of the most popular, and can be used to aid a range of disorders, from dementia to ADHD.
Sensory bedrooms enable those whose conditions may otherwise prevent them from doing so to relax. These are individuals that may experience heightened emotions or feelings of overwhelm, preventing them from getting a good night’s rest.
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8 Tips to Reduce Anxiety
The Calming Water Projector creates a calm environment to help reduce anxiety.Could you use some anxiety relief tips? It’s one of the most Googled topics today; 'ways to manage anxiety'. We’re all anxious and it’s silly, because the more technology that’s developed to ease our lifestyles, the more anxious we've become. It’s not just technology that is to blame; there are a lot of pressures on us, on parents, on teachers, on teens and on kids. Indeed, an equally popular search term is actually 'how to reduce anxiety in kids'. Seemingly, no one is safe from anxiety!
So, what are the ways to reduce anxiety? Firstly, you need to look at the source. While some anxiety is self-induced, more often than not there are external forces at play, such as tension in the home, relationship problems, over-scheduling, peer-pressure, academic pressure, and so forth. It is well worth taking a step back and assessing your personal situation. If you need assistance, a good therapist or social worker can be of tremendous help in getting down to your anxiety's root cause, and helping you to develop a more balanced lifestyle. Therapy aside, there are several strategies you can implement yourself, which have also proven to be incredibly helpful. Keep reading for our top anxiety relief tips!
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How to Help ADHD with the Right Sensory Diet
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects thousands of students, adults, and seniors each day. It results in an inability to attend on command or to hold attention when necessary. Though medication and therapies may be appropriate, teachers, parents, and caretakers are often left to their own strategies when it comes to effectively dealing with ADHD. A good sensory diet can be of help with some individuals and even for those without ADHD. Feeding our sensory system not only provides it with much-needed input but can provide it with the right form of sensory input to maximize functional outcomes and overall well-being. Let’s take a look at some key ways you can optimize the sensory diet for ADHD.
