Everyone is a sensory being, and generally, we have strategies that help regulate us throughout the day as part of our everyday routine. However, for some people, our routines can be altered or impacted during times of crisis or challenge. Sometimes, we must consider the sensory properties of the occupations/ activities we engage in to help us create alternative sensory strategies to support these.
Portable Self-Soothe Kits are individualised to the person. Think about the strategies you ensure you take with you every day; it might be your preferred tea/coffee (taste and smell), hand cream (smell and touch), Sunglasses and Headphones (vision and sound). What’s on your playlist ?
When considering what items to put into an individual self-soothe kit, it’s essential to work in co-production with the individual to explore their calming sensory spider strategies. Explore more about sensory spiders.
How to set up a Portable Self-Soothe Kit?
Does it need to be soft or do it have some resistance?
