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Sensory Diet Activities - Coggle Diagram
Sensory Diet Activities
Tactile
Alerting
light touch, unexpected (fast and un-rhythmic) touch, cold, rough, cool environment
provide more stimulation (eg: squeeze balls, rubbing with towel or other textures)
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Calming
pressure touch, tight wrap, firm with rhythmic stroking over large area, predicted touch, warm environment
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Vestibular
Alerting
high intensity or change direction of movement, fast, jerky, moving in suspended equipment
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Calming
slow, rhythmic, movement in one direction using grounded equipment
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Proprioception
Alerting
high intensity, fast paced, quick changes, jarring, jerking, starts or stops abruptly, weight bearing activity
have child carry something heavy (eg: books, laundry bag)
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Calming
slow, firm, weight bear, joint compression, slow stretch, heavy resistence
push ups, heavy work, backpacks, vests or lap pad
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Visual
Alerting
high intensity, contrast or change of stimuli
bright lights, contrasting colours, roll a clear ball with moving objects inside, highlight words, label drawers with bright colours
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Calming
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low lights, uncluttered environments, decreased competing stimuli with attending to a task, set up visual blinds with sheets over cluttered areas
minimize the number of distractions, decrease clutter on walls and ceilings
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Auditory
Alerting
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music with unpredictable rhythm, unexpected, loud, complex or mixed, pronounced
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Calming
repetitive, constant, quiet, expected, gentle rhythm, simple, melodic or sing-song
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use short,, simple directions and low tone in giving command
Taste/Smell
Alerting
strong intensity, unpredictable, various smell/taste
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crunchy textures (eg: pretzels, chips, raw veggies)
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i.e. spicy, sour, BBQ etc.
Calming
mild intensity, nondistinct or familiar qualities, gradually progress tastes to expand diet
familiar odours associated with pleasurable & comforting experiences, interactions or people
deep breathing, resistive biting and chewing