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What are fidget blankets? Fidget blankets are therapeutic lap-size quilts with various items sewn onto them for a person to play with, including buttons, beads, clips, gears, and plush toys. Some are designed to help develop or retain fine motor skills, and others just provide comfort and stress relief. The familiar objects on sensory quilts help users self-soothe and serve as a source of visual, tactile, and sensory stimulation. They often come in soothing pastel or cheerful bright colors and patterns, and may be themed around a particular interest, hobby, animal, etc. Fidget blankets are also known as fidget quilts,...

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What is sensory processing disorder? Sensory processing disorder is a neurological condition in children that can affect the way the brain processes information from the senses. People with sensory processing disorder may be extra sensitive to or not react to sensory input, depending on how they are affected. Examples of sensory input may include: light sound taste touch smell Children who have sensory issues may have an aversion to things that overstimulate their senses, such as loud environments, bright lights, or intense smells. Or, they may seek out additional stimulation in settings that don’t stimulate their senses enough. Not a great...

Think of your little one squishing their fingers through the mashed potatoes you served for dinner, smashing pots together and giggling at the bangs, or trying to put every leaf and twig found on a walk directly into their mouth. These things may seem like just the messy antics of your average toddler, but they actually all have something else in common. Drumroll, please… They’re all sensory experiences! Wait, we know what you’re thinking: What are sensory experiences, and why is knowing about them important? We’ve got you covered, with research into their significance in child development and examples of...

Sensory stimulation is the input and sensation you receive when one or more of your senses is activated. This type of stimulation is important for infant development and can be used to improve the well-being of developmentally disabled adults, people with neurocognitive disorders, and older adults. Keep reading to learn more about sensory stimulation, what exactly it is, and the benefits it provides.   The 5 human senses Sensory stimulation is the activation of one or more of our five senses: Seeing (visual): When light passes through your cornea (transparent eye surface) to your pupil (the opening to the inside of your eye). After passing...