What sensory equipment is most beneficial?

sjsportandrec

Hi everyone,

I am a coach, starting SEND sport sessions where a large area of the space will be a 'sensory zone'. For this, I am looking to purchase sensory equipment such as tents/ lights/ weighted items / fidget items ect but was wondering which items you find the most beneficial.

I would love to have some information about what is preferred, whether it be better have more lighting or weighted items or whether you'd say more option causes more issues?

Please share any and all experiences with me so that I can create the best possible session!

janer1967

Hi and welcome to the community 

Great thing you are doing 

In order for us to help more who are these sessions aimed at eg adults or children and what sort of condition or disability will thr majority of people have 

sjsportandrec

Hi, thank you for commenting.

The sessions will be for children aged 5-16 with a mixture of disabilities currently including Autism, ASD Traits, Global Development Delay and Down's syndrome.

janer1967

Thanks for clearing that up 

I'm no specialist in this area maybe do some research on relative charity websites or a special needs health worker 

I'm sure if you Google it you will find something 

You may find some info in our parents and carers section or parents of disabled children 

Hope other members can help you