#(but not those goldfish you win at fairs and carnivals; those things almost always die)

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Another sensory info sheet I came across through work! This is pretty short, but it's a list of sensory things for changing how alert you feel.

Oral

Hard candy (sugarless if needed)

Crunchy food (pretzels, crackers, carrots, apples etc.)

Chewy food (gum, dried fruit, bagels, raisins etc.)

Sour food (pickles, candy)

Sweet food (fruit or candy)

Drink from a straw

Combination of foods (trail mix)

Rubber tubing or toy

Slow deep breaths

Movement

Push-ups/ wall arm pushes

Walk quickly

Run up and down steps

Run an errand for a teacher or parent

Shake head quickly

Roll neck in a circular motion

Jump up and down

Play sports

Do aerobics

Dance

Use a therapy ball

Touch

Fidget with various objects

Run gently on skin or clothes

Take a cool shower or warm bath

Wash you face with cool or warm washcloth

Play with pet/animal

Hold or lean against stuffed animal or pillow

Vision

Put on bright lights on if you are on low speed

Dim the lights if you are on high speed

Clear the table or desk if you are distracted

Watch fish in an aquarium

Read a book or look through a magazine

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