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Rainy Day Ideas
Explore 10 fun and inclusive rainy day activities designed for children with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing needs, using sensory play to support calm and engagement.
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Sensory Processing Disorder
An easy guide to Sensory Processing Disorder, explaining how it affects children with autism and ADHD, plus simple sensory strategies to support calm and regulation.
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Light-Up Toys for Additional Needs
Discover how light up toys and sensory lights can support sensory exploration, communication, relaxation and play for children with additional needs.
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Top Ten Stocking Fillers for Autism
Stocking fillers for children with additional needs should be thoughtful, engaging, and cater to their individual preferences and requirements. Fidgets are a great stocking filler. Here are ten top stocking fillers...
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Tips for a Sensory Friendly Christmas!
Christmas is a time of joy, laughter, and celebration, but for individuals with additional needs and sensory processing difficulties, navigating the sensory overload and changes in routine can be challenging....
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11 Light Up Wand Play Activities for Children with Autism and Additional Needs
Discover 11 fun light up wand activities for children with autism and additional needs. Explore sensory play ideas that support visual tracking, motor skills, imagination and sensory regulation.
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What are Sensory Balls used for?
Learn what sensory balls are used for, including stress relief, sensory stimulation, and focus support for children with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing needs.
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What's Inside a Stress Ball?
Most stress balls contain gel, foam, air, sand or small beads inside a flexible outer shell. The filling determines how the stress ball feels when squeezed, with different materials creating...
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What Do Children Learn from Light Boxes?
Light boxes are engaging sensory learning tools that support creativity, visual perception, fine motor development and early literacy skills. Discover how light boxes can benefit children with autism, sensory processing...
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A Happy Halloween for All
Halloween can be exciting, but for autistic children and those with additional needs, costumes, crowds, noise and changes to routine can sometimes feel overwhelming. As a parent of a child...
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Light Up Toys Alternatives to Sparklers
Bonfire Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night, is a time to remember the thwarted Gunpowder Plot and celebrate with grand fireworks displays and bonfires. Traditionally, sparklers have been...
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Baby Sensory Cards Fun Ideas!
Unleash the Fun with Black and White Sensory Cards from our range of Baby Sensory Cards! Engaging with your newborn using these captivating cards can be a joyous and stimulating...
Welcome!
Discover a world of possibilities as we explore the magic of sensory toy play tailored for children and adults with additional needs.
We hope that our blog is your guide to play ideas, engaging activities, and heart warming stories that celebrate the power of sensory experiences.
We welcome you to comment on our posts, sharing your thoughts, experiences, and even your own brilliant play ideas.
Together, we can create a community of support and creativity. And if you have a play idea that has worked wonders then don't hesitate to reach out to us at info@playinc.co.uk. Your contribution could be the spark that lights up Zac's or someone else's playtime.