Sensory Regulation Toolkit

This is a collection of favorite resources for children and adults to regulate the body, quiet the mind, and create a sense of peace and calm.

Our body is like a car engine. Sometimes it runs too fast, sometimes too slow, sometimes just right for the activity we are doing. To change your body's "engine speed", use activities from the senses which your body seems to be craving, or try an activity from a different sensory group.

For the Michiana area (Northern Indiana/Southern MIchigan near South Bend), check out Busy Hands of Michiana for sensory items. Children may need a referral from an OT. Contact Deanna at [email protected] for more information and a possible referral.

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Links to Additional Resources

Children's Books:

TOO MUCH! An Overwhelming Day by Jolene Gutierrez; Video

Listening to My Body by Gabi Garcia; Video

Find Your Calm by Gabi Garcia; Video

My Brain is a Race Car by Nell Harris; Video

All My Stripes by Shaina Rudolph and Danielle Royer;  Video 

Moody Cow Meditates by Kerry Lee MacLean 

Peaceful Piggy Meditates by Kerry Lee MacLean

General Information:

Raising a Sensory Smart Child by Lindsey Biel and Nancy Peske  

The Out-of-Sync Child by Carol Stock Kranowitz 

Thriving with Autism by Katie Cook

Self Regulation and Mindfulness by Varleisha Gibbs 

 

Strategies for Sensitives eBook
ABCs of Sleep eBook
Vagus Nerve Regulation eBook