Sensory
Organisations that provide resources to meet sensory needs: sensory toys, noise-cancelling headphones to help with sensory issues around sounds, seamless clothing and more. These are just some examples of companies that sell items to support sensory needs; other suppliers can be found online. Paula Kluth’s article about getting comfortable in the inclusive classroom could also be useful at home or work: https://inclusionrules.com/articles/getting-comfortable-in-the-inclusive-classroom/
1. Multi-sensoryworld
2. Sensesensory
3. Fledglings
4. Headphones
5. Sensorysmart
6. Marks & Spencer
1. Multi-Sensoryworld
Multi-sensoryworld: Sensory objects including chew jewellery, ‘fidget’ products, Senseez vibrating cushions and more
Multi-sensoryworld website: https://www.multi-sensoryworld.co.uk/
2. SenseSensory
Sensesensory: Sensory space fittings including safety padding for walls, doors and radiators, fibre optic resources, light boxes, Relax SenPods, Wave Touch Tables and more
Sensesensory website: https://www.sensesensory.co.uk/safety-padding-gallery/
3. Fledglings
Fledglings: Sensory toys and learning resources, ear defenders, light switch socket covers, tap straps, ID wristbands and more
Fledglings website: https://www.fledglings.org.uk/
4. Headphones
Headphones:
Sensory Direct website: https://www.sensorydirect.com/products/ear-defenders
Edzkidz website: https://www.edzkidz.co.uk/
Bose website: https://www.bose.co.uk/en_gb/products/headphones/noise_cancelling_headphones.html
5. SensorySmart
Sensorysmart: ‘Hug’ clothing (compression), seamless clothing including socks, underwear, tops and more, fragrance free laundry detergents and fragrance free suntan lotion
Sensorysmart website: https://sensorysmart.co.uk/
6. Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer: Children’s Easy Dressing range including clothing with as few seams as possible, and hidden labels
Marks & Spencer website: https://www.marksandspencer.com/l/kids/easy-dressing
If you know of further opportunities, please let us know:
scarboroughautismuk@gmail.com