Become a Sensory-Friendly Church: Touch
Touch, textures, and temperatures are very important sensory areas to consider in church and ministry events. Common things such as greetings, seating, clothing, meals, communion, and baptism can be extremely difficult for people with sensory processing issues. This training will help increase awareness and understanding in order to anticipate needs and create a welcoming environment. Video 4 of 6
SensoryTools: Fidgets
Learn how to choose the best fidgets for church. Discover who needs a fidget and how fidgets can help many people increase their attention, concentration, focus, and learning while decreasing anxiety and extraneous movement. Handpicked and field-tested by an experienced Occupational Therapist, these fidgets are effective, quiet, portable, durable, budget-friendly, and easy to sanitize. Training ....
VideoSensoryTools: KickBands
Discover why every church needs to have inexpensive noise-reducing headphones readily available. Auditory hypersensitivity and auditory defensiveness can prevent people from attending church because of the anxiety and pain sound can cause. Noise-reducing headphones reduce auditory distractions and lower overall noise volume, while still allowing the person to hear their surroundings. By providi ....
VideoSensoryTools: Headphones
Discover why every church needs to have inexpensive noise-reducing headphones readily available. Auditory hypersensitivity and auditory defensiveness can prevent people from attending church because of the anxiety and pain sound can cause. Noise-reducing headphones reduce auditory distractions and lower overall noise volume, while still allowing the person to hear their surroundings. By providi ....
VideoSensoryTools: Self Control Strategies
Everyone wants to be in control, including kids! Control Is My Goal is a children’s book that teaches children how to control their own bodies and emotions. Learn how to use self-regulation strategies using simple sensory tools. Try one strategy or try them all. Help children choose the self-regulation strategies they need to gain focus and self-control. Relax and enjoy a calming experience ....
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