The links below are to show you an example of each product. You may want to search for alternative companies and check the best prices etc. 

I have videos of me demonstrating some of the equipment below - please see my YouTube Channel.

Tactile and Fidget Items:

Fidget sensory balls - a set of squishy balls.

Kinetic sand - there are lots of other colours and play sets. It is also known as 'Magic Sand'. It's a lovely texture and can be really calming.

Acupressure fidget ring - these have been recommended as a discreet fidget for use in class.

Teddy blanket - it's a simple idea but fluffy blankets can be so calming. If your child can manage going into a shop then Dunelm is a good place for your child to go and choose their own as they have a good range of different textures and colours. 

Reflexology insoles  - these insoles can be cut to size to fit inside your child's usual shoes. For some children who seek additional tactile and proprioceptive feedback these can have a 'grounding' and calming effect.

Tangle Teezer hairbrush for the feet! A parent of a child who seeks lots of input to the soles of his feet says that he loves rubbing this hairbrush on his feet.

Textured play mats - you can also make your own using plain foam mats that you glue different textures to, for example: sand, pebbles, artificial grass, sponges, cotton wool etc.

Head massager - if your child enjoys you running your fingers or nails through their head then they may love this. My son and I can't get enough...my other son and husband hate it though!

Vibrating item - many children find vibration soothing and this can be placed on their face or anywhere on the body that the child chooses.

Coloured Scarves - these are lovely to throw in the air, run around with, place over the head etc.

Label Maker - not technically a sensory item but one parent says it's her child's favourite thing in the world and I can see how a label maker would be a great toy for many children. 

Movement Items: 

Peanut ball - this one is ideal for younger children. I have a past newsletter on therapy ball activities and what size you need. 

Therapy ball - see my past newsletter mentioned above for size info. 

Wooden scooter board or plastic scooter board. These are quite small so if you can afford it or if it's for a school then consider this pack of 6 interlocking boards.

Indoor swings - If you don't need an actual swing and your child would enjoy hanging from their hands monkey bar style then the cheapest option is a simple doorway pull-up bar.

However, if your child would enjoy swinging then you may prefer the indoor doorway swing that can also be used as a pull-up bar. Please note, this used to be called a Gorilla Gym but the company is now called Gym 1.

Another option is to buy the Gym 1 doorway bar without the swing attachments and then choose your own swings to attach. For example here is a cheap swing to consider and a pod swing. Can anyone recommend a lycra swing? Please contact me.

If you have somewhere to hang a hammock then Sensory Owl has some great options.

Spinning - some children find spinning helpful especially when they need alerting. Just be careful not to do this before bedtime and some children do find spinning dysregulating. Consider whether forwards and backwards movements such as a swing or trampoline could be better for your child. Older children may just like an office chair. I have been recommended a spinning fish seat for younger children. 

Trampoline: For a small relatively cheap indoor option parents recommend rebounder trampettes such as this one.

Yoga and fitness equipment is often available in Aldi. Parents say it doubles up as great sensory toys. For example, balance pods for an obstacle course or for under a child's desk at school, twisting waist trainers and yoga blocks for lining up to balance or for building with. 

Deep Pressure, Lycra and Weighted Items:

Bean bag tunnel - if you are looking for a beanbag for chill time or for using for crashing activities then this is great as it doubles as a tunnel and can also be used for deep pressure. 

Foam beanbag - can anyone recommend a good large foam bag (not bean)? If so please contact me.

Weighted lap pads have been recommended as helpful for use in class.

Some parents like sensory socks. I prefer a lycra tunnel as it can be used like a sensory sock but it also has the option of being a tunnel. 

Compression sheet to support sleep - it's like a hug all night long.

Seating:

For school I like the Zuma Rocker - there is a floor rocker version and ones with and without arms. 

Visual Sensory Items:

A mini light-up item that can be kept in a bag or pocket.

Red night light that can be left on all night as red light supports sleep, unlike blue light. 

Room light projector

Chew toys:

Big Strong Chew - this is known as one of the strongest chews or a Chewy Stixx Extreme.

Soft chew - this was recommended by a parent of a child who found most chew toys too firm.

Sensory Equipment Shops:

If you would like to search for your own products then these are the shops that I tend to use

A Stitch Different CIC - for lycra and compression items.

Sensory Owl - for weighted items, compression items and sensory swings.

Tink n Stink - for chew toys and fidget toys.

Sensory Direct or Learning Space - for sensory movement items and a wide range of other sensory items.

SouthPaw UK - for professional sensory movement items like the ones in my clinic.

Remember! Please do contact me with your recommendations to add to this list so that we can all help each other 😊