If a child will not stay seated for a lesson, allow them to sit on a special pillow or a wiggle seat. If a parent gives you permission, hugging a child can help alleviate some of their symptoms of SPD. Some children are calmed by a deep pressure hug or a weighted lap pad/blanket. They can also use a squishy objects, stretchy therapy bands, or a fidget toy. The playground can also be helpful to allow the child time to climb and get out physical energy. For a child that seems impatient or unable to sit still (for example, during circle time), a ball pit may be helpful. Try to find ways to incorporate sensory activities into your lessons every day all children can benefit from sensory activities! Children with Sensory Processing Disorder typically love playdough, beans, noodles, pom poms, digging in the sand, or other projects that keep them engaged and could provide sensory relief. If a child is biting or feeling overwhelmed by other children in their space, separate the children. 
Common fidgets are puzzles, sensory bottles, squishy balls, bean bag chairs, and bubbles. Try to learn the child’s triggers so you can take them to the sensory room prior to the behavior. Allowing time in a sensory room with a ball pit can help when a child feels overwhelmed.Sometimes taking a brief walk, sitting in a calm room, being around low lighting, or using a quiet corner can help. If a child is screaming or covering their ears, or overwhelmed by sounds/light, it would be helpful to remove them from the situation.Low frustration tolerance, such as screaming, or having difficulty regulating their emotions.These changes can sometimes result in tantrums in children with SPD. Difficulty with transition, such as have anxiety with change, trying new foods, or changing activities.
Short attention span such as difficulty staying seated for a task, becoming easily distracted by objects, sounds, smells, or movements. Difficulty controlling impulses, such as aggression, blurting out answers, or jumping out of their seat. Problems with social skills, such as biting, refusing to share, and isolation. Excessive/Low energy and activity levels. Both sides are useful depending on how much sensory input the child needs that day. If a child has difficulty staying seated, wiggle seats may help calm them by giving them the sensory input they need. Wiggle Seats are double-sided objects that can be used for circle times, small groups, or a large group activities to help a child sit. Sensory bottles are also very quiet, so they have minimal disruption to surrounding students. These bottles give children something to engage withtheir hands and soothe their eyes. Sensory Bottles are helpful for children to hold during large or small group discussions. They can be used during any activity to calm children, including class transitions in hallways. Puffer Balls are great because they are soft, squeezable, and can easily be pulled. 
Sensory items can be a big help to children with Sensory Processing Disorder. What can you do to help? You can be a blessing by saying kind and supportive words to the child and family.
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