Brushing

Wow...at least you and him know he has sensory issues. I'm sorry about your mom a ton.

Yes, the social skills and coping, etc. are soooo important! You sound like a great teacher! There should be more of you

Hugs,

Kris

The brushes we typically use are surgical brushes that gently "scratch" the skin's surface. This stimulates the nerve endings under the skin and can help "calm" or "wake-up" these nerves. The brushing we do in my classroom is always guided by the recommendations of the occupational therapist that works with our students.

If you or someone you care for has sensory issues, talk to an occupational therapist about brushing. It can be a wonderful tool.

You can ask your therapist at school/personal one for one (usually they will just give you one)

This is the slide on my site on Autism, on the brushing and has visuals and shows you what they look like, etc. It is http://chat1autism.wetpaint.com/page/Autism+Therapies It is about the 4th picture slide down (you won't miss it) I hope it helps.

Luv,

Kris

It can be string,wool,ribbon ,lace,a cotton bud anything that is soft and tickly.

Also finger tickls will work.

shell

I love the other things too (lol, I have always carried around a shoe-lace, etc. because they are wonderful fidgets to help take the mind off things or to take away the brain from overstimulation)

Those are woulderful ideas as well... lots of fidgets can be found at ozmofun.com, achievementproducts.org, and for the brushes for the 'nerves' that connect with the brain and sensory system - you can get from therapist for no fee most time or get several different bristled kinds at achievementproducts.org as well

Luv,

Kris

Liddy

LOL- you are too funny! (Dendrites have just connected) Made me laugh a lot!

Oh yes, for most it's not really a sensory thing as much as a fidget, however, a little sensory but a sense of being type object... similar to the concept of sensory stuff.

I'm glad you love them That makes me feel like I am worth putting something down even if for me it doesn't make me think its that big of a deal (because I know it because I'm Autistic and forget others might not because why would they, they aren't Autistic) for someone else, because it just shows it really is helping others... thanks so much, that made my day to know that I helped someone & a teacher too!

Luv,

Kris