Become a Sensory-Friendly Church: Introduction
Gain understanding, awareness, and empathy for the 16.5% of the population with sensory processing issues. Learn the simple steps to make your whole church and ministry events sensory-friendly. This introductory video explains the basics of sensory processing and what causes under- and over-responsiveness, hypersensitivity, overload, meltdowns, and shutdowns and even more importantly, how to create a welcoming atmosphere. Training Video 1 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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