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Sensory Diet Cards

Teach children to regulate their sensory system with these Sensory Diet Cards.

The colourful illustrations help children understand when their sensory systems have had "Too Much" or "Too Little" and show easy activities to help them get "Just Right."

The cards are divided into five sensory categories:

  • Movement and Balance (vestibular)
  • Movement and Resistance (proprioception)
  • Tactile
  • Oral-Motor
  • Visual, Auditory, and Olfactory

Set includes: x 60 illustrated activity cards presenting the activity to the child, and each card back has directions, helpful hints, and the therapeutic benefits of the activity. There are also x 10 teaching cards, all contained in a colourful tin.

Approximate Product Dimension: cards measure (W) 7.5 cm x (L) 12.8 cm.

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"I bought this product to learn a little more about the sensory system. It not only gave me more information about how the sensory system works but it gives great realistic exercises that can be used at home, at school and at other types of facilities."

What is a sensory diet?

Just as your child needs food throughout the course of the day, his need for sensory input must also be met. A “sensory diet” (coined by OT Patricia Wilbarger) is a carefully designed, personalised activity plan that provides the sensory input a person needs to stay focused and organized throughout the day.

Each child has a unique set of sensory needs. Generally, a child whose nervous system is on “high trigger/too wired” needs more calming input, while the child who is more “sluggish/too tired” needs more arousing input.

  • Develop activity in groups or one-to-one
  • Can be be used at home or in school
  • Suitable for ages 5+
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FDK01SDC
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£32.50 £27.08
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Over 300,000 orders shipped since 2005
Same Day Despatch online orders placed by 2pm
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    Comfortable, easy for child to put on themselves and adjust, these also fold back down to be compact. They do not block a lot of sound but lower levels. They make walking along the road to school less stressful for my daughter taking the sound of passing cars to "noisy cat purrs" in her words.

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    Teach children to regulate their sensory system with these Sensory Diet Cards.

    The colourful illustrations help children understand when their sensory systems have had "Too Much" or "Too Little" and show easy activities to help them get "Just Right."

    The cards are divided into five sensory categories:

    • Movement and Balance (vestibular)
    • Movement and Resistance (proprioception)
    • Tactile
    • Oral-Motor
    • Visual, Auditory, and Olfactory

    Set includes: x 60 illustrated activity cards presenting the activity to the child, and each card back has directions, helpful hints, and the therapeutic benefits of the activity. There are also x 10 teaching cards, all contained in a colourful tin.

    Approximate Product Dimension: cards measure (W) 7.5 cm x (L) 12.8 cm.

    "I bought this product to learn a little more about the sensory system. It not only gave me more information about how the sensory system works but it gives great realistic exercises that can be used at home, at school and at other types of facilities."

    What is a sensory diet?

    Just as your child needs food throughout the course of the day, his need for sensory input must also be met. A “sensory diet” (coined by OT Patricia Wilbarger) is a carefully designed, personalised activity plan that provides the sensory input a person needs to stay focused and organized throughout the day.

    Each child has a unique set of sensory needs. Generally, a child whose nervous system is on “high trigger/too wired” needs more calming input, while the child who is more “sluggish/too tired” needs more arousing input.

    • Develop activity in groups or one-to-one
    • Can be be used at home or in school
    • Suitable for ages 5+

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    We want to give our customers peace of mind that all eligible products purchased between 1st November 2024 and 25th December 2024 can be returned or exchanged until 31st January 2025.

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    RETURNS

    We want you to be 100% happy with your purchase, but if you find that the product is not suitable you must return the product to us within 30 days of receipt for a refund or exchange of the same or similar. There are some exemptions to this, please view the Returns page for further information regarding Sensory Direct's Weighted Blankets.

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    Our Story

    When my son was born with autism, my world changed and Sensory Direct was born

    Ethan had been prescribed different forms of medication, and although they helped a little, I didn’t want to become reliant upon them, so Ethan’s Paediatric Consultant suggested a Weighted Blanket. I remember hearing this and thinking ‘what on earth is a Weighted Blanket’? At this stage I was blissfully unaware of how life changing that Weighted Blanket would become.

    British Born Solutions

    Sensory Direct’s principle drive and values are based on wanting to help and support others find their solution.

    We strongly believe in our products and ensure that the same love and care that went into making my son’s first Weighted Blanket goes into every handmade product we produce here in Worcester. We pride ourselves on our Customer Service and we will do our utmost to find you a solution that works.