Ever since Antonio has been diagnosed with autism I am always on the lookout for awesome products and ideas. As time goes on I keep learning more and more about him and autism. What I have learned about Antonio is that he loves sensory and needs more of it. He loves getting pressure applied on here so there are some great items that we like to use now.

Here are The Best Sensory Autism Items:

1. Use this vest to provide calming deep pressure to kids and adults with autism or sensory challenges. This durable vest features 2mm neoprene similar to the fabric used for wet suits. It is perforated allowing it to breath which will prevent your clients from over heating.
2. This fun sensory tool is great for individuals who crave therapeutic deep pressure and swaddling. With the inflatable canoe, parents, teachers, and therapists can easily accommodate a wide variety of individual sensory needs. Unlike cheaper versions, this item is made from durable flocked vinyl with triple-welded seams, ensuring it can stand up to years of use in the home, special needs classroom, or therapy center.

The chew chew pixel is digitally inspired to look like the hourglass you see on your computer. This sturdy chew toy features a variety of ridges that provide lots of tactile exploration. Use it as a chew toy or a tactile fidget.
These discreet chewable pendants are perfect for mainstream classroom students. This chewelry chewable pendant looks great on both boys and girls. It’s made of nontoxic food grade silicone. It contains no BPAs or pathalates.
Theraputty has been a favorite of Occupational Therapists for years. Children enjoy developing their fine motor skills working with different resistance levels. This brightly colored, non-toxic, non-sticky putty is fun to mold and stretch, hide coins or small toys and play hide and seek! Use it on by itself as a fun fidget or use it alongside other activities for added variety. There are so many possibilities to explore with this versatile putty!
Simple first then charts work well with students on the spectrum and other disabilities. Easily show what your student needs to do now (first) and what they will do next (then).
The “Christian Living” supplemental pack includes: Say your prayers, Read the Bible, Memorize a Verse, Obey, and Act of Kindness.
Foster independence and decrease anxiety with our easy to use To Do/Done chart. Great for students who need to see how far along they are in their day. Easily attach your schedule icons to the loop columns. Your students will stay on task and feel a sense of accomplishment as they move each activity to the “done” column.
This 5 lb heavy duty lap pad is designed to last for years. It features durable vinyl that’s easy to keep clean. Heavy duty reinforced stitching means it won’t fall apart with lots of heavy use.
Help your child with autism or ADHD focus as they sit on a therapy ball! OTs love that it is burst resistant: it has a 2000 pound rating! It is manufactured with strong, burst resistant materials that will slowly deflate if the ball is punctured. This will greatly minimize the risk of an injury to your students. Professional grade design and materials make it the perfect choice for teachers and parents.
This trampoline is so much fun for kids to jump on! The Fold & Go Trampoline from The Original Toy Company is a great, space-conscious exercise item for children. The whole system folds up neatly, and setup is simple and quick– ready to go in five minutes or even less! This item is easy to store or take on the go, making it a great choice for parents, teachers, and therapists.