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Oral Sensory

August 18, 2021FionnBlogNo comments

Oral sensory seeking, where a child continues to put items in their mouth after the age of two, is commonly reported alongside: 

  • Sensory issues
  • Autism
  • Developmental delays 
  • Learning disabilities

Children may suck or chew their sleeves or collar, or have a lace, zip or pencil in their mouth. This may be for several reasons, the most common being sensory overload.

Why is Oral sensory associated with LD?

Babies and infants self-soothe with pacifiers. Children with learning difficulties may continue this habit into childhood. Those who chew constantly may be distracted from other activities, hurt themselves due to biting on hard surfaces or become impatient with certain objects.

It is important to provide safe and clean instruments alongside other aids for those Oral sensory seeking. Such items can be used by children of all developmental levels as they are safe and clean.

Browse our range of chewy toys and oral motor chew tools (popular with occupational therapists, and speech therapists).

Many children (particularly those with autism and SEN) need sensory input from chewing, but it can be difficult to find chewing toys that are tough and durable, as well as safe. Sensory Learning Supplies chewing toys are ideal for calming an autistic children and meeting their sensory needs.

  • Our Chewigem chews are ideal for children who like to chew.

Sitting and Positioning (changed from sitting aids)

When looking at seating and positioning options for children, there are a few considerations to keep in mind. Some resources offer sensory input and mobility in the form of wiggling, bouncing, or rocking. It’s important to ask yourself if you want it to provide more support or more opportunity for movement. 

When choosing sitting and positioning equipment it’s also important to factor in the gross and fine motor skill development of your children.

  • Gym Rolls enhance balance and a sense of touch due to their unique shape. They allow for movement and increased sensory awareness.
  • The Gym Ball is great for parents and children in play and group activities. Gym balls help to improve movement and coordination.

The Move and Sit senior cushions provide a safe and secure form of movement for children who have a hard time staying put. Great for children with ADHD, hyperactive children and those who simply cannot stay seated for too long.

Visual

Visual supports are non-verbal ways for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) to communicate their needs and make sense of the world around them. 

Children with autism benefit from using visual supports for a variety of reasons. Visual support can help children with autism find effective ways to communicate using visuals rather than auditory information. 

Visual aids expand a child with autism’s ability to interact with his/her surroundings. They can give children a sense of autonomy and allow them to make choices and express needs.

Visual aids also help children comprehend daily rhythms and have input in their activities. Perhaps most importantly, visual aids can open lines of communication. 

  • Sand Timers are a simple and effective tool to help children understand the passage of time. It can be used as a visual aid, a sensory item and both as a toy and tool to help develop an understanding of time with the more difficult core concepts of a clock.
  • Emotion Balls provide a visual aid for children to mimic when they are feeling different feelings. Easy to grip and playful, emotion balls come in packs of 6.

Being able to communicate even at a basic level for children and adults can be hugely important and beneficial for these individuals and their caregivers. Learning how to communicate will assist in other areas of learning and provide a route in which to teach and learn in other subject areas.

Adult Learning Resources

We have a range of resources and toys to support adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities, Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD and Developmental Delays.

We believe in giving those of all ages and abilities the freedom and access to sensory toys and educational tools to help assist them throughout life.

Adults & Children’s Resources:

Many of the tools and resources used for children can continue to be sued for adults, albeit with more care and attention focused on the development up to now.

Jigsaws and other games can heighten awareness, problem-solving skills and communication skills within adults.

For those with deeper, fine sensory issues, we have bundles and packages to develop skills such as touch, smell and listening. Each activity and games depend on your adults’ level now.

Difficulties & Learning with Adults:

Fine-tuning skills and learning can be more difficult at an older age, but we can work on developing these soft skills no matter how old an individual is.

Projects and come video games are unique in the concentration and fun that they provide to adults. Assisting even when they don’t realise.

Adult learning difficulties:

  • Dyslexia-language and reading skills. 
  • Dysgraphia- handwriting and fine motor skills and 
  • Dyscalculia-Difficulty with mathematics.

Are some of the most common and troublesome issues among adults, we have numerous games and resources to advance and work on skills already developed among adults.

The Benefits of Adult Resources:

For adults achieving small wins such as writing their names and understanding certain subjects, a great degree of independence can be created, which is what many strive for.

Sensory rooms can also be specifically designed for adults. Providing them with a safe space that is their own and in which they can relax, learn and feel safe.

Adult Learning Resources

We have a range of resources and toys to support adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities, Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD and Developmental Delays.

We believe in giving those of all ages and abilities the freedom and access to sensory toys and educational tools to help assist them throughout life.

Adults & Children’s Resources:

Many of the tools and resources used for children can continue to be sued for adults, albeit with more care and attention focused on the development up to now.

Jigsaws and other games can heighten awareness, problem-solving skills and communication skills within adults.

For those with deeper, fine sensory issues, we have bundles and packages to develop skills such as touch, smell and listening. Each activity and games depend on your adults’ level now.

Difficulties & Learning with Adults:

Fine-tuning skills and learning can be more difficult at an older age, but we can work on developing these soft skills no matter how old an individual is.

Projects and come video games are unique in the concentration and fun that they provide to adults. Assisting even when they don’t realise.

Adult learning difficulties:

  • Dyslexia-language and reading skills. 
  • Dysgraphia– handwriting and fine motor skills and 
  • Dyscalculia-Difficulty with mathematics.

Are some of the most common and troublesome issues among adults, we have numerous games and resources to advance and work on skills already developed among adults.

The Benefits of Adult Resources:

For adults achieving small wins such as writing their names and understanding certain subjects, a great degree of independence can be created, which is what many strive for.

Sensory rooms can also be specifically designed for adults. Providing them with a safe space that is their own and in which they can relax, learn and feel safe.

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