https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca Twenty Different Resources for PT & OT en-us 2019-03-18 16:13:11 UTC 2026-02-22 05:08:52 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Hotsun.png egentner https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342489678 This is an approach to help students identify how they are feeling in the moment given their emotions and level of alertness as well as guide them to strategies to support regulation. This technique helps the teacher as well be able to identify where the student is at and how to help them. 
You can just make these yourself and have one for every student and make a chart that is more fun and engaging for them.]]> 2019-03-18 16:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342489678 egentner https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342494013 This is a tool that will help a child who has a hard time sitting still.  They are able to sit on it in circle time for example while being able to wiggle around.  The students can also use it to stand on it which stimulates balance and core work. 
 The price of these range from $18-$30 on Amazon.]]> 2019-03-18 16:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342494013 egentner https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342497396 This blanket has weights in it and it depends how much depending on the student.  It is designed to be warm and to provide gentle pressure to a person, mimicking the feeling of be held and to help relax/calm them down.
The price of these range from $50-$100 on Amazon but it also could be made at home for a cheaper price.]]> 2019-03-18 16:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342497396 egentner https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342499597 These are stuffed animals with some sort of weight in each of them, like a bean bag feeling. It provides a calming sensation to the student holding it by finding comfort in the weight and pressure of the toy while having it be fun and cute.
The price of these range from $18-$30 on Amazon.  You can make these at home for cheaper with just cutting open a normal stuffed animal you have and filling it with something.]]> 2019-03-18 16:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342499597 egentner https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342504123 Fidgets are not just one thing they can range from a bunch of different little object from a fidget spinner to a squishy.  They are used to help students who can't focus.  They play with them during a lesson and because of the sensory input they provide, it helps them calm down or give their brain more sensation.
These little toys range from $12-$20 and you could always find little ones around at like the dollar store or something and can basically be bought anywhere.]]> 2019-03-18 16:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342504123 egentner https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342507328 This is a vest designed to provide steady and calming proprioceptive input, helping students with autism. It combines the weight and pressure functions, providing the feeling of a deep hug.
The price of these are about $20 on Amazon.]]> 2019-03-18 16:56:40 UTC https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342507328 egentner https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342511432 These rocking chairs provide a great space for reading and relaxing for the student to be able to calm down while having the movement of rocking back and forth.
The price of these range from $30-$50 at Target, Walmart or Amazon.]]> 2019-03-18 17:03:50 UTC https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342511432 egentner https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342514276 Cube chairs help students do better learning and focusing because they help them have a strong understanding of their space. Cube chairs help children with special needs understand their space so that they can sit appropriately and learn.
Cube chairs are about $50 on Amazon.]]> 2019-03-18 17:08:42 UTC https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342514276 egentner https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342520572 There is a student in my field classroom who uses the walker. He has a hard time walking so when he goes long distances he uses a walker. We call it his "green machine". There is also a seat attached to it so it can help him walk and then he has a place to sit when he gets somewhere.
The price of the walker ranges from $100-$200 without assistance on Amazon.]]> 2019-03-18 17:21:31 UTC https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342520572 egentner https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342523475 This device is used for balancing and shifting from your left to right foot while standing on it.  It is used for a circus skill, for recreation, balance training, athletic training, brain development, therapy, musical training and other kinds of personal development.
See saw balance boards range from $20-$50 in price at Target or Amazon.]]> 2019-03-18 17:26:50 UTC https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342523475 egentner https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342525195 This is a tool used for students to keep focus while seating in listening.  It can be a blow up so while they are sitting they can move around in it.  It is also something different then just a hard chair so will be better for the students to feel more calm and comfortable.
The price of a donut seat are about $20 at Walmart or Amazon.]]> 2019-03-18 17:29:59 UTC https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342525195 egentner https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342527000 A cozy canoe can be used for lots of different things, students can sit lengthwise for a tight squeeze , sideways to lounge and rock around , or turn it upside down to create a pretend fort for active play. 
These range a little pricey from $100-$200 on Amazon.]]> 2019-03-18 17:33:32 UTC https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342527000 egentner https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342528723 The sensory swing helps the student learn body awareness, balance, motor planning, and spatial skills. It also provides sensory pressure all over and creates a fun space to bounce, swing, spin, or lie down enjoying the movement of the swing.
A sensory swing ranges pricey too depending on what type you get and can be $50-$200 on Amazon.]]> 2019-03-18 17:36:36 UTC https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342528723 egentner https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342537861 These are seats used to help students focus.  They are used in my classroom.  Having a different type of seat will help the student be able to move around while still focusing.  It could get too distracting for the student at times so I would have a mixture of different seats in my classroom.
The price of these seats are about $20-$50 at Walmart or Amazon.]]> 2019-03-18 17:53:21 UTC https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342537861 egentner https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342541663 A ball pit can be made with balls like these or foam squares.  The colorful balls are useful in visual tracking skill development. It can be used for students with both physical and cognitive disabilities.  They can assist by increasing the function of sensory processing, which can help improve focus and social integration.  It is fun and a nice stress reliever for them as well. 
A ball pit can easily be made with a mini blow up swimming pool and some balls for the classroom. Overall it would range about $50 and you can buy the pool at Walmart and the balls on Amazon.]]> 2019-03-18 18:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342541663 egentner https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342544502 A squeeze machine is a deep-pressure device designed to calm hyper-sensitive persons, usually individuals with autism spectrum disorders.  Only some students will like this, I myself tried this and did not like it so you have to be careful on who tries it in the classroom.  
A squeeze machine is very pricey, the cost ranges from $400-$600 and you have to order them off different websites that make them.]]> 2019-03-18 18:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342544502 egentner https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342547783 Water beds can give the students a soothing feeling.  I know in my field classroom some students need a break and need a nap.  This would be perfect for them instead of laying on the floor.  The movement and swaying helps relax them and form to their body.  In the sensory room at Ashland there is also a radio connected to the water bed.
These are about $300 in cost at Walmart. You could also try to make a little one yourself and save money,.]]> 2019-03-18 18:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342547783 egentner https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342552309 Sensory lights benefits the student by the colorful bubble tubes creating a sensory calming experience and a creative focal point to captivate the students imagination.  They can calm the student down from the outside brightness and it will relax them. 
The cost of sensory lights depend on what you get and the size range from $20 for little ones to $400 for big ones on Amazon or eBay.]]> 2019-03-18 18:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342552309 egentner https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342555634 Jumping on a trampoline can help a student who has a lot of energy and just needs to let it out. It is also a good way of exercise and good stimulation for the brain. After jumping for awhile it can help calm them down and it also can be a reward to jump on the trampoline.
The price of these range from $50-$80 at Walmart.]]> 2019-03-18 18:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342555634 egentner https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342557892 As students climb, they are gaining exposure to movement and sensory input that can help in motor processing. It also helps students be aware of body and movement in relation to its joints. Rock climbing is a very tactile activity. The climbing wall is visually inviting and may serve as a motivator for children to climb, encouraging increased movement.
A little rock wall which is perfect for a classroom it $40 on Amazon.

]]> 2019-03-18 18:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342557892 egentner https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342560936 This is a little play tunnel made out of material that would be good for students to play in.  It also works as an escape too.  If the students need to get away they can go in a tunnel and feel as they are in a safe place away from everyone.  A peek a boo tunnel can be used for multiple things.
A peek a boo tunnel is $20 at Walmart.]]> 2019-03-18 18:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342560936 egentner https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342562596 This sensory roller slide lets kids experience a new tactile way to slide with the added movement and texture of rollers beneath them, and it also encourages cooperative, inclusive play.  It is a good feeling for some kids although some may not like the bumps while going down.
A sensory roller slide is $889 on mansion athletic.]]> 2019-03-18 18:39:21 UTC https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342562596 egentner https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342564461 This is a form of vestibular input for little ones.  If a child likes to spin this is what they can use.  
The cost of the spin disc is $170 on Amazon.]]> 2019-03-18 18:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342564461 egentner https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342565455 These active wall are something students can concentrate on while playing.  They can be anything really.  You can even make them out of the most random things and the kids love it.  There is one in my field classroom I am in now and one of the students always goes right to it and can play with it for hours.
The price will vary depending on if you buy a whole on already put together which is $179 at Target or if you make up your own which can be sponges or anything the kids can touch.]]> 2019-03-18 18:44:50 UTC https://padlet.com/egentner/dw5yf85jm7ca/wish/342565455