Sensory-based approaches to treating Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) concentrate on correcting or improving the body’s abnormal response to external stimuli.
The resistant walls of the body sock provide a tactile means of self-referencing that improves body awareness and assists in developing spatial awareness through balance and resistance.
Therapeutic uses for the Sensory Body Sock includes Self-Regulation and Body Awareness. A fun way for children to work on a variety of skills while in occupational therapy. It is an enjoyable and entertaining tool for them to use, and they won’t even know they are working!
Children will enjoy the feel of the lycra squeezing against their body, but allow them to explore it first and ensure they actively choose to go in. They could start off by just putting their legs in or their head so they can look through the material.
Key Features:
- It provides deep pressure through the joints (proprioceptive input) and when you move around in different ways, this provides the vestibular input (balance and movement in space).
- It helps children develop spatial and body awareness, muscle strength, and motor planning skills.
- Encourages children to explore their movements: by pressing and stretching the material.
- It gives a sense of calm: it provides deep pressure input to help children relax, it also will help your child organize and get their bearings after overwhelming situations.
Special benefits:
- Sensory Seeking
- Sensory Over Responding
- Attention and mood