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Why Sensory Toys Are Essential For Child Development And Therapy
Sensory toys have started to gain a lot of momentum in recent years, especially when it comes to conversations about therapeutic practices or child development. These toys are more than mere playthings; they are tools that help your child engage one or multiple senses – sound, sight, taste, touch, and smell.
While these toys are great for all kids, they hold a special significance for children and adults with sensory processing challenges. However, since this concept is still pretty new, today’s article will help explain these toys, how they can benefit your child, and everything in between.
What Are Sensory Toys?
Sensory toys are special needs tools that are designed to help stimulate a sensory experience. Unlike traditional toys, autism toys are crafted to help develop and engage a specific sensory response.
Whether it is a visually stimulating light-up toy or a soft toy that feels comfortable in the hand, each sensory toy will uniquely stimulate different senses. This sensory stimulation can range from improved tactile feedback to auditory or visual experiences that are both therapeutic and engaging.
What Are Its Benefits?
Sensory toys offer children many advantages, but they can also be great tools for adults or individuals with autism. Sensory toys can help you enhance your gross and fine motor skills, improve cognitive skills, promote emotional development, and encourage creativity and imagination.
Sensory toys like stress balls can also provide a calming and soothing effect, reducing anxiety and stress in individuals feeling overwhelmed.
Top 4 Types Of Sensory Toys
Sensory toys come in various options, each catering to a different sensory need. Some popular categories include:
1. Proprioceptive And Vestibular Toys
These sensory toys are focuse on spatial orientation and balance. Examples of such toys include swings, balance boards, and trampolines. These toys are essential for all kids who need help with coordination and body awareness.
2. Auditory Toys
Sensory toys that produce a sound, like noise-making gadgets or musical instruments, fall into the auditory toys category. These toys help cater to all kids who respond well to auditory input, helping them with sensory and auditory processing.
3. Visual Toys
Visual sensory toys are built to help stimulate sight and can range from light-up toys to lava lamps. These toys are particularly beneficial for all kids who find comfort in visual stimuli and are visually oriented.
4. Tactile Toys
Tactile sensory toys are designed to promote touch sensation. These toys include textured balls, fidget spinners, and squishy toys. Tactile sensory toys help improve your fine motor skills and can help offer a calming experience via tactile stimulation.
While these are some of the most popular options in the market, there are several other options that you can consider getting as well. If you have difficulty understanding all these types of sensory toys and are looking for some guidance, feel free to speak with a professional therapist for clarity. These professionals will have all the knowledge and experience needed to help you understand how these toys work and determine which ones will benefit you or your children the most.
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Astro Boy Student
- from Astro Boy Diverse Life
- by Pop Mart
What a stunning little figure. This Astro Boy toy from Pop Mart wasn't commercially released in my country (due to licensing agreements) so I was very lucky to find a few blind boxes locally.
I love the variations in textures and paint finish, it really evokes the fabric on metal look - and the big glossy boots. And great gesture sculpting.
It's a beautifully unique toy of a classic pop culture icon.
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#pop mart#astro boy#designer toys#tetsuwan atom#blindbox#pop mart global#pop mart collection#tezuka productions#minifigure#anime#retro anime#osamu tezuka#鉄腕アトム#手塚治虫#showa#art toys#showa anime#pop mart collector#designer vinyl#astro boy diverse life#artist toys#toys as art#toy community#action figure photography#toy collection#toys of tumblr#action figures#toy collector#toy photography#toys
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big sword practice
#still very beginner montante but we have reached the SPINS#diversity win! this greatsword is a stim toy!#a kay in the life#HEMA#sword practice
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I think it's really funny how in thanks to them, everyone just uses he/they pronouns for the collector despite having just met them and not being told his pronouns once. Like they just all saw this little creature causing chaos and clocked him as having pronouns
#diversity win! the creature who just liquified the previous enemy and took over the world and is turning everyone into toys has pronouns!#toh#the owl house
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✦ ┊ toy bonnie & mangle stimboard!!
sources : 1 , 2 , 3 ┊ 4 , 5 , 6 ┊ 7 , 8 , 9
#diversity win! gay disabled animatronics#fnaf#five nights at freddy's#fnaf 2#toy bonnie#bonnie#mangle#food#drink stim#lovecore#rainbow#kandi#cookie#pink#blue#white#trans#neon#stimboard#stim#stimblr#visual stim#stim gifs#gifs#stimmy#hearts
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writing new characters for supernatural but british and this story wants so bad to say something about the concept of migration and immigration and the consequences of leaving your home and building a new one. And I don't know what it wants to say about that or why
#I'm not doing this on purpose!!!!!!!#also fun fact I am toying with the idea of Will's family being Travellers who gave up their nomadic lifestyle a generation back or so#it would add a really intresting thematic element to him wandering now#to clarify I have no problem with this theme I'm just like ???? what are you trying to do what is the point you are trying to make about it#in fairness it is in large part my fault because I'm trying to depict accurately british diversity. and because this is a story about#folklore and thus history and roots. it by necessity also talks about immigration.
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Honestly, every single time the whole 'poppy playtime is a bendy rip-off' stuff ever shows up I find it all extremely unconvincing and silly.
For one thing, rip-off usually is meant to imply that it's a cheap lazy copy of a better more polished thing, and uh. Sorry but even from chapter 1? Poppy Playtime is a better game than Bendy, it has a simple but understandable story, the game manages to be thrilling, creepy, and very intense at times... I mean that Huggy chase in the vents ALONE puts it way above Batim for me.
I mean BATDR had the most slow stupid chase I've ever seen [and every other encounter with the ink demon is text telling u he's there and then a timer goes down and u get jumpscared] and batim's chases were either silly or just not nearly as theatric or terrifying as that.
When making the vent sequence I mean not only is it absolutely horrifying to realize how fast Huggy is in there but also it's so theatric and cool? The fact that you round a corner after thinking you escaped only to see a terrifying animation of that thing crawling toward you is awesome! I wish Bendy had stuff like that!
And all the stuff it shares with Bendy are generic things Bendy ripped from other horror games/media anyways. I'm not saying Poppy Playtime isn't inspired by Bendy I for sure think it is but Bendy is such a generic story that somehow fails to do tropes 100 other horror games have done any comparison only makes Poppy Playtime look better.
"It has employees being sacrificed for their company" That is not a concept Bendy invented, literally look at any of the sci-fi horror series Bendy is very inspired by. This is literally a twist in the original Alien.
"It has a scary woman forcing you to do tasks for her" Once again, not a concept Bendy invented, a scary mysterious person forcing you to do fetch-quests is a concept found in tons of horror media. And at least Poppy Playtime gave you a chase with her and let you defeat her, look at poor malice. She's barely on screen for more than 10 minutes before she gets stabbed.
"It has a cult worshipping the monster" This is something tons of horror games and media have done too. I mean In The Tall Grass has a guy who worships a giant magical rock in the middle of a grass maze, Bioshock [which Bendy has only been taking more and more direct inspiration from while failing to grab any of the compelling parts] also had a lot of themes of religion and cult-ish behavior, almost every horror media franchise has at one point done a cult thing.
Bendy couldn't even come up with a reason Sammy worships the ink demon, the best motivation we've ever gotten is just that 'he's crazzyyyy the ink made him insaneeee'. Who is the cheap rip-off here?
At least Poppy Playtime gave their cultist a motive for worshipping the monster + a proper boss fight that feels intense and looks awesome! Bendy didn't even let you kill Malice [she got stabbed in front of you and then just collapsed on the floor how thrilling] meanwhile you get to kill three of the villains in Poppy Playtime and the gameplay and action in those scenes have only gotten better as the game went on.
I mean Sammy walks into a room and goes "AAA SCARY I'M BEING MURDERED" then later shows up and for NO REASON sees a normal human man and assumes it's the ink demon before once again someone else kills him for you. In Poppy Playtime you defeat Catnap as he floods the world with this horrible nightmare-inducing gas that intensifies the color palette and his design. Fight off versions of him that are illusions that you need your flare gun for, then watch in a wonderful animation as he mistakes the monster for his savior before getting killed by it, in a brutal way I might add, which game are we accusing of being cheap, lazy garbage again?
I just find this argument to be people who Really Really need to find a reason to hate Poppy Playtime which I think is silly. The devs being weird, shady people is already enough reason to dislike the game, you don't need to invent reasons why secretly every part of the game is malicious or bad. But esp when I see Bendy fans saying they don't support Poppy Playtime or dislike it bc of its devs or even saying its cringe ummmm.
I have bad news about the fact Bendy's devs are worse and it took not one, but TWO over an hour long videos to cover it all. Plus the Bendy games are just the worse games in every aspect, if I could sell my batim copy for a copy of Poppy Playtime I wouldn't hesitate at all.
Saying this as a bendy fan, we have no right to be super judgy towards Poppy Playtime. If Poppy Playtime is embarrassing cringe, Bendy is too and is way more embarrassing of an interest. We shouldn't spread misinformation just because we all want to hate Poppy Playtime, you can dislike Poppy Playtime without making up a bunch of nonsense to justify it.
Honestly seeing people just blatantly be unfairly mean to Poppy Playtime only makes its critics look worse and makes it hard to take any backlash to the games seriously. Because surprise surprise if you spread misinformation to make a point people will quickly stop listening to Anything you have to say bc they won't trust you're telling the truth anymore.
#feel free to reblog but Im not gonna tag this its way too rambley at least for my taste to go in the main tags#ramblez#also man can I say I didnt want to make this post super long but theres so many other points I could make in poppys favor#the fact we got to see the hour of joy and it was terrifying we dont even know if joey actually killed anyone anymore#the gameplay itself is more diverse and fun then batim which is a walking simulator that pretends to have fighting n stealth mechanics#at least Poppy n Missys friendship gives u a reason to care for missys safety before shes put in danger#Missy can actually express unlike Boris who sits there looking cute with no proper expressions until he gets yoinked and ur supposed to car#bc he was uh adorable? And therefore you spend an entire chapter tryna get him and get an extremely bad boss fight in return-#also soundtrack wise I like poppys tracks more theyre unique and fun and you can tell which part of the game they come from#bendy has so many dramatic reveal stingers and tracks that are really hard to tell which part of the game they come from#bertrums boss fight has my favorite theme bc its so specifically crafted for him and unique and meanwhile Norman has one of the worst imo#a lot of Bendys soundtrack if I played it for you right now it would be hard to guess where its from bc it all kinda sounds the same#the reveal music for the machine for bendy land for heavenly toys for alices domain all sound the same x_x#its just so frustrating but yeah my point is can we all stop making up new reasons to shit on poppy playtime its just kinda dumb#it feels less like actual criticism and at this point just feels like elaborate justification for cringe culture which I hate#okay thats it bye sorry this is 10 pages long-
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1993 Teddy Ruxpin magazine advertising
#1993#teddy ruxpin#toy#inclusive#diverse#wheel chair#vintageadsmakemehappy#vintage magazine#vintage advertising#magazine#advertising#90s#1990s#1990s kid#learning#teaching#interactive
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thinking about how if i had chosen architecture for college I'd have probably spent the last three years making a percy jackson themed park just for funsies
#it'd be a section on disneys hollywood studios#there would be a tunnel of love water ride with a fall in the exact moment percy and annabeth would be flying over the gates#a capture the flag ride that would be either like toy story mania or peter pans flight and it ended with percy being claimed#either having the 12 cabins or making it seem like the cabins are in the distance while the main area is the big house#campers running around with capture the flag suits every friday#a whole simulator on grovers perspective when he's using the winged shoes#a peter pans flight inspired ride telling tlt story#a restaurant inspired by the dining pavilion and having the most diverse menu you could imagine#blue food! selling ambrosia and nectar that taste like chocolate chips cookies!#like disney you have SO much potential on your hands#this could be the coolest theme park in the whole world if they play their cards right#and the amount of different and cool rides they could get inspired by the other books#a sun chariot roller coaster a blackjack ride an oracle attraction similar to the turtle talk with crush#maybe i should study architecture bc im going insane with this#pjo#percy jackson#percy jackson and the olympians#A WHOLE ATTRACTION WHERE YOU GET CLAIMED
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Bigots: I don't buy racially diverse or disabled dolls for my kid because kids should get dolls that look like them.
Me:
Bigots: Wait, no--
Friendly reminder that "kids need representation" and "kids need toys that don't look like them" are not mutually exclusive truths. They need both.
#so you agree?#i'm just saying#disability positivity#bigotry#children's toys#diversity#inclusion#racially diverse ttoys#representation matters
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How Sensory Toys Can Improve Your Adult Life
Since sensory toys have the word “toy” in it doesn’t mean its only for children. Whether you are looking for stress relief, improved focus, or ways to enhance your occupational therapy sessions, sensory toys can offer adults a wide range of advantages.
Today’s article will help highlight a few critical ways sensory fidget toys can positively impact an adult’s life.
They Offer Relaxation
we live in a fast-paced world where finding enough time to unwind and relax is critical for our wellbeing. Sensory toys can help you quickly achieve a state of relaxation that promotes mindfulness. When you engage with a sensory fidget toy, you can better focus on the present moment, feel calm, and feel much less stressed.
Physical Rehabilitation
Many health professionals also incorporate sensory toys like balance boards and stress balls into their physical rehabilitation programs to help enhance coordination, motor skills, and proprioception. These toys offer you ideal sensory feedback that can help improve your balance, movement, and physical well-being.
Improved Concentration
Difficulties with concentrating and focusing are also common challenges many adults face nowadays. Sensory toys can enhance your attention span and ensure you stay on task. These toys offer an ideal sensory experience that can engage your senses and allow you to redirect your focus more productively.
Stress And Anxiety
Most people also lead a very jampacked life, balancing work and personal life. It often results in stress and anxiety. Sensory toys offer a unique way to help deal with these feelings and promote calm. Using sensory toys for adults, you can quickly redirect your focus from something stressful and try to have some peace of mind. These toys can also help you lower your cortisol levels and find comfort in distraction from your daily worries.
If you want to learn more about the advantages of using sensory toys for adults or want to find one for yourself, feel free to speak with an occupational therapist for guidance.
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Diversity win! The man pretending to be a psychiatrist in order to gaslight you into thinking you hallucinated your community college brought some really cool stim toys!
#diversity win meme#nbc community#seriously imagine being actor danny pudi and being told#for this scene you get to have fun with a bunch of fidget toys#amazing
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enough figurine merch of big tiddied women in thigh highs and revealing skirts. give me a rag doll of that bastard right there so i can run that fool over in my car
#i want a doll of byakuya that i can play off as a chew toy for a dog when i have company over#a bit harder to do that with a 1/8 scale acrylic standee of junko in a jojo pose#this is not me saying ban all anime figures this is me saying add more diversity to the merch line PLEASE...#i get it it's a supply and demand thing but. the french guy fandom is starving. look at us. kodaka.....#he's not even canonically french...........that's how bad we have it. we're MAKING him french#i mostly just prefer soft plushes over small statues or posters#bc they're cute and i like being able to hold them and toss them around#vs just looking at them on a shelf#that said. im talking a lot about merch that i cant even afford to buy rn.....sob#the economy is in shambles#rambles#danganronpa
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"Oh but *I* don't get sucked in by The Capitalism, I only bought this one item that directly involves My Fave."
Yeah, so do most people. Endless merch streams are not made with the expectation that a significant number of people will buy *all* of it, they know most people will buy one or two items and nothing else, the point of making so much was it's more likely they'll have made those two items you desperately needed in order to scratch your fannish itch. If you want that [character] mug then fine, buy it, have fun with it, but you haven't somehow tricked The Capitalism by not buying every single item with the right logo on it.
#full disclosure i own four funko pops#(you can tell those are toys for adults because they don't *do* anything they're not fun dolls they're just kind of... there.)#(now hush while i rearrange Johnny Funko-Cash and his three murderous wives so they better complement my furniture)#mentally this post started with the Loki McDonalds thing (still objectively hilarious) and went via multiple Radio Times covers#and then to the Diverse Holiday Barbies because really this is true for SO MANY fandoms#i still crave a Woolworths Destroyed Cassandra btw because it was a whole new level of shitty cash-grab so hey IT WORKED AFTER ALL
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getting into the source material of my hyperfixation so i can at least be weird about it faithfully
#great western novel les miserables vs great eastern novel journey to the west FIGHT#(don't actually fight)#(but what the fuck is wrong with me in that i will go into a piece of light entertainment and emerge with 2000+ pages of reading material)#(MORE THAN TWICE)#helen stfu#me: oh it's just a lego show based off of ancient mythology how in-depth can it get#me: I SHOULD KNOW BETTER#look!!! i'm the child being introduced to new stories through fun toys and fanfiction!!! and also i think those monkeys should kiss!!!#but i still seek a greater (albeit still shallow; i don't have the cognitive brainspace to dedicate as much of myself to this as i might)#a greater understanding of the text and the background. i want to understand where the diversions begin!!!#i want to see the roots of various characters that have become merged in this specific adaptation!!!
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High value toys for 20 dollars or less.
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