sensory seeking child

[justine_lynae]

Hello, my 10 year old has always been a sensory seeker and huge on stimming... however lately I’m finding that she is struggling more and more with needing some sensory input... and play doh just isn’t doing it! 🤦🏼‍♀️ does anyone else have littles who enjoy any specific activities that give them some good sensory input? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

[5Flyingeagle]

orbeez, kinetic sand, noisy putty

[5Flyingeagle]

Fidget spinner, fidget cube, flip bracelets that has the scaly things you can run back and forth to change the color or just to mix the 2 colors. A koosh ball, stress ball, rubber hairy bug thingy, a rubex cube (knock off one). A few other fidget things I got from Target. Buttons to put on shoe string. Cheap stuff that won't break the bank or if it gets broke not much was spent. Some I got at the dollar tree store. Took a couple of pictures but don't know if or how to add them. Good luck. My daughter is 7 1/2 years old and it is a struggle to keep her hands busy and out of trouble. She really likes to be on her tablet also, watching videos and playing games

[emily-X]

Show her how to make things this will be even better! Like making gooey gels (links below), or perfume smells, soaps etc. A youtube search will show you!

I used to do this as a child, as it was the only thing i could concentrate on and now I am doing a chemistry PhD in making gels!!!

google.co.uk/search?q=make+...

[Felixmum]

My 13 year old has a fidget cube,tangle twisters,Fidget spinners,infinity hoop,squeezy things.I hate slime and won't let my kids have it.Big lumps of bluetac.He likes also stacking cups the works.

[justine_lynae in reply to Felixmum]

Definitely on the “no slime” bandwagon 😂

[Maz_G67]

My grandaughter cuts soap up and puts it in slime for a sensory experience, she also uses a disco light bulb.

Hope this helps.