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Christina Kozlowski
Christina Kozlowski is an OTR/L and owner of Sensory TheraPLAY Box, LLC, the monthly sensory box for children on the autism spectrum.
The Best Fidget Toys to Relieve Stress and Anxiety
Many people use hand fidgets to relieve stress and anxiety, to help focus, or just for plain fun. Stress balls, putty, and anything squishy and squeezy are helpful because they’re soothing, calming, and enjoyable to fidget with. Sensory items have helped people of all ages, from adults sitting at a desk at work to children […]
Continue readingEasy Ways to Create A Sensory Space for Kids with Autism
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have issues effectively processing sensory information and may perceive sensation differently. For example, a child may perceive touch sensation as painful or immediately become startled when touched. Some children are extremely sensitive to noises such as the sound of a toilet flushing. A child’s sensory needs and way […]
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