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Sensory Sensitive — OT-Recommended Calming Tools for Kids Who Notice Everything

Sensitive kids register sensory input quickly and intensely, but — unlike avoiders — often don't withdraw; they get flooded and dysregulated in the moment. These OT-recommended tools offer calming, predictable input to help settle an overloaded nervous system.

Tools Built for Nervous System Regulation

OT-curated therapeutic tools, activities, and equipment.

Parent Guide: Matching Tools to Your Child's Needs
My child is a sensory seeker and never stops moving. What items fit best?
Focus on items that provide rich proprioceptive and vestibular input. Look for indoor therapy swings, crash pads, and heavy resistance bands.
My child gets easily overwhelmed and struggles with sleep. How can I help?
Introduce tools that provide soothing, organizing input. Deep pressure therapy—such as weighted blankets or compression sheets—is incredibly effective.
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Understanding Your Child's Sensory Profile

Based on Winnie Dunn’s framework, identifying how your child processes sensory input is the first step in providing the right tools for emotional regulation and progress.

The Pediatric OT's Guide to Anxiety Tools

Not all fidgets are created equal. A "Seeker" might need heavy resistance putty, while a "Sensor" might need a quiet, smooth tactile stone. Our clinical team has curated the exact tools we use in-clinic to support anxiety, focus, and system regulation.

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