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Sam's Tools and Techniques

Tools and techniques that Sam Rowe uses for sensory regulation and calming:

Light:

Sunglasses

Hats

Sound:

Bose Quiet Comfort 45 Noise cancelling headphones

Flare calmer nights earplugs, listen to music

Touch:

Fidgets: hair coils, tangles, stress ball, massage ball, fidget ring

Clothing: natural fibre clothing

Temperature: wheat heat packs and ice

Taste: Warheads – Extreme sour lollies, lemon

Smell: lavender essential oil, vicks inhaler

Communication: Auslan, and notepad app

Cognitive: Game apps – solitaire, sudoku, merge games, colouring-in

Portrait of Sam Rowe
portrait of Sam Rowe
Range of different sensory items.

Laura's AT for sensory sensitivity

Chatterbox member Laura uses a variety of AT to help with her sensory sensitivity, such as:

Apps:

Finch

Sensory and emotion regulation items:

Sony XM5 noise cancelling headphones

Oakley sensory eye wear

Sensory clothing (mostly from Boody)

Sensory Rocker

Bubble tube

Adjustable smart lights

Portable sensory and emotional regulation tools:

Calm Buddi harm minimisation turtle

Kaiko fidget zip bracelet

Calm down bottle

Get a grip globby stress ball

Nee Doh shaggy stress ball

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