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Sock it to em
It looks similar to a duvet cover,
but its stretchy material creates
resistance, providing
gentlepressureon the body. This
Body Sock from Loyn Toys helps to
tone muscles and develop gross
motor skills, as well as improve
your childs ability to orientate in
space. And it can simply provide a
lot of fun when playing alone or in
a group.
Different sizes are available.
From 40. Use code Autism10 for
a 10% discount.
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/
LoynToys Shell out for a Snail House
Children can use the innovative Snail House from Loyn Toys as a
swing, as a place to hide or even as something to roll in. They can use
the opening on the top to climb inside and play or relax, or fill it with
balls to create a sensory pool. It engages with theproprioceptive
system (which informs us of our bodys position in space), gross motor
skills and balance.
Different sizes are available.
67. Use code Autism10 for a 10% discount.
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LoynToys

In a swirl
The delight in this girls face is clear as she blue enabling any child to handle, control
swirls around a colourful spray of fibre optics and explore the fibre optics safely. Its
from SpaceKraft. powered by a torch attachment.
Twisting a grip control activates a range 249 plus VAT
of colour settings white, red, green and www.spacekraft.co.uk (item 30153)

Seasonal gift ideas Really rockin

This seesaw from Rompa is ideal for helping childrens
proprioception, the sense though which they perceive the
position and movement of their body, including the sense
of equilibrium and balance. Pliable synthetic rubber domes
Our selection of special gift suggestions to spread joy at home on the underside help to create a soft, more dynamic
movement, as well as protect the floor.
or in school with the bonus of added therapeutic benefits 41.95 plus VAT
www.rompa.com/seesaw.html

Winning cards Feast for the fingers

Sensory Shuffle from LDA Learning is a pack of 50
activity cards aimed at encouraging children of all
as well as the eyes
ages to participate in sensory exploration, thereby Rompas Abstract Tactile Panel was already popular. But
supporting their development and learning. now the company has produced a version with the
Theres an instruction booklet that offers guidance increased visual appeal of ultra-violet-responsive features
on grading activities for children with sensory (right).The panel offers an engaging combination of
processing difficulties. The pack can be used as an textures, touch experiences, temperature contrasts and
education tool for individuals, or as a group activity in eye-catching focal points.
PICTURE CREDIT

school, nurture groups or therapy sessions. It can also Its at its best Installed in a darkened environment with a
be used as a family game at home. UV light nearby.
12.99 plus VAT 550 plus VAT
www.ldalearning.com www.rompa.com/uv-abstract-tactile-panel.html

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Cascades
of colour
There are six liquid towers in the
Sensory Rainbow Cascade from
Sense Toys. Droplets of the liquid
in each tower fall to the bottom at
varying speeds.
29.99 inc. VAT
www.sensetoys.com
(item B6949)

Heaven scent
Transform perceptions of a room by using Lemon
Essential Oil by Tisserand. This refreshing
fragrance is an ideal companion to the companys
Cold Air Diffuser (below right),
which provides an easy
way to get started
with aromatherapy.
The lightweight,
portable diffuser
features a small
fan that circulates the aroma from
just a couple of oil drops applied
to the filter. It also negates
concerns about heat and oils
associated with traditional oil
burners.
Oil (9ml): 7.08 inc. VAT
Diffuser: 35.94 inc. VAT
www.sensoryplus.co.uk
(items SE506LE and SE500)

Its got the croc

Heres a handy, lightweight container that houses enough
percussion instruments for a whole class of children. The Music
Box Deluxe from SensoryPlus contains items specially chosen for
their appropriateness for children with special needs, helping to
develop audio, visual and tactile skills. The crocodile glockenspiel,
by the way, is called a crocoglock.
175 plus VAT
www.sensoryplus.co.uk (item SE541)

Whether you Shake, rattle and roll?

are a SENCO, teacher or This large, clear Constellation Ball from Sense Toys can
SpaceKraft Ltd certainly be shaken. And when its rolled it will definitely rattle,
Titus House 29 Saltaire Road
parent, SpaceKraft have all the as its subtly textured surface contains thousands of tiny,
Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 3HH resources you need to help children colourful plastic beads that jiggle around as the ball moves.
Telephone: 01274 581007 with the challenges of autism. For our Its ideal for gentle, controlled physical play where children
Email: enquiries@spacekraft.co.uk can roll or pass the ball to each other. It can also be used for
FREE AUTISM CATALOGUE please call: quiet periods to improve focus. It requires inflation.

01274 581007 13 inc. VAT

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Sensory environments and
tools for all ages and abilities
From custom designed Sensory and
Softplay environments and the latest
P-p-p-pick up Pip
in Sensory technology, through to
easy to use, portable solutions,
the Penguin
See Pip the Penguin waddle
SensoryPlus are dedicated to around, merrily flapping his
providing the most suitable wings and making adorable squeaks.
Hes said to be ideal for teaching cause and
equipment for your users. effect. This friendly bird from SpaceKraft
Contact us today for your requires two AA batteries (included), and
operates using a switch (sold separately).
perfect Sensory solution.  26.75 plus VAT
www.spacekraft.co.uk (item 80636)

Keep the Dark den with

pressure on a bright offer
www.sensoryplus.co.uk This colourful, washable gilet is
Anyone can easily create a
sensory space at home or in the
made to look like ordinary clothing, classroom with this Black Pop
Tel: +44(0)1302 645 685 sales@sensoryplus.co.uk but is specially weighted to provide Up Sensory Cube. It opens
a calming and grounding effect on under its own sprung tension
the bodys nervous system. The and requires no poles, pegs or
sensation is said to be like ties though you can peg it for
someone pressing down gently on use in the garden. Developed to offer an
the shoulders. The item is part of a alternative to a permanent sensory room, it is
new range of Sensoryline Weighted portable, light and affordable. Once open, it
Gilets from Sensorycraft, which provides a safe environment that is ideal for use
Exclusive Perfect points to the way therapists often with projectors and illuminated toys.
Life Changing Sensory Solutions For All Offers Gifts For Promoting Health, Education, Social and Elderly Care recommend weighted products for Sensory Direct is offering the Sensory Cube
Online! Christmas
transitional periods and classrooms plus a jar of ten light-up toys at a special
to increase attention span and combined price, saving more than 20. The
reduce anxieties often seen in toys change colour, flash and pulse, with many
individuals with autism. demonstrating cause and effect by responding
Available in a range of sizes to the users actions.
and colours. Pop up sensory cube: 59.94 inc. VAT
159.99 plus VAT for adult size Sensory cube plus light-up toy jar:
www.sensorykraft.co.uk 71.94 inc. VAT
Snoezelen
Bubble Tube Construction Plate www.sensorydirect.com
Saver Pack
Sensory Corner Kit
1295 +VAT 29.95 +VAT Book for shyness
Andrea Chatten wrote her new book in the
Blinks series to help children who are shy.
The Blinks Shy tells the story of Nazim,
who struggles with his shyness to such an
extreme degree that he chooses to stop
talking altogether. With help, he learns to
Tangle Therapy understand his shyness and to try new
Tranquil Turtle TM
12.95 +VAT things that can help him build self-
35 +VAT Dinosaur Bones confidence. Theres an accompanying
32.95+VAT manual for parents, carers and teachers.
All the books in the Blinks series are
Visit our Christmas Gift Guide for ideas to treat your loved one with... intended to help children, young people
and their families understand emotional
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Childs book: 12.49, inc. postage
Manual: 24.98, inc. postage
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