Tutorials for DIY indoor sensory swings and other DIY sensory tools and autism hacks.
If you have a sensory seeking autistic child like I do, then you're probably familiar with terms like vestibular or proprioceptive.
Well, to target those specific sensory systems, I have come up with quite a few DIY sensory hacks for kids over the years.
From homemade sensory swings and a homemade sensory tunnel to DIY chewelry options and a no sew crash mat for kids, these DIY sensory tools and autism hacks are budget friendly, easy to make, and loads of fun for the kids!
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DIY Sensory Tools & Autism Hacks
I'm super frugal so when it comes to finding sensory tools, I prefer to try the DIY route first to save a bit of money. Because let's face it...sensory swings, body socks, sensory tunnels, and whatnot are expernsive!Here are all of the different sensory hacks that we have come up with.
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DIY SENSORY WALLS
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DIY MARIO CLIMBING WALL
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DIY SENSORY TUNNEL
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DIY SENSORY BED SHEET
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DIY CRASH PAD
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DIY THERAPY AT HOME ACTIVITY JAR
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HOMEMADE STRETCHY BANDS
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POOL NOODLE BALANCE BEAM
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POOL NOODLE BALANCE BOARD
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DIY CHEWABLE ZIPPER PULL
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HOMEMADE PARACHUTE TUTORIAL
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SENSORY HACKS FOR SMALL SPACES
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25 SENSORY HACKS
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DIY WEIGHTED BLANKETS
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DIY CHEWELRY FOR KIDS
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DIY WEIGHTED VESTS