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   'Doesn't feel like therapy': MetroWest spots with special programs for people with sensory needs Autism is diagnosed in about 1 in 36 children, and in an estimated 2.2% of adults nationwide ...

3. Weighted blanket - Wikipedia

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   Weighted blankets are used in occupational therapy in an attempt to help individuals improve their emotional and physical regulation. [1] Specifically, weighted blankets are used in a type of occupational therapy called "sensory integration therapy", which helps autistic people or people with mental conditions focus on sensory experiences.

4. Hug machine - Wikipedia

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   The device was invented by Temple Grandin to administer deep-touch pressure, a type of physical stimulation often self-administered by autistic individuals as a means of self-soothing. [1] [2] Autistic people often have sensory processing disorder, which entails abnormal levels of stimulation of the senses (such as hypersensitivity). [3]

5. Hyposensitivity - Wikipedia

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   Hyposensitivity, also known as Sensory under-responsitivity, refers to abnormally decreased sensitivity to sensory input. Hyposensitivity is especially common for autistic people and is more often seen in children than adults and adolescents due to masking. Those experiencing this have a harder time stimulating their senses than normally.

6. Snoezelen - Wikipedia

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   Snoezelen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈsnuzələ(n)] ⓘ) or controlled multisensory environment (MSE) is a therapy for people with autism and other developmental disabilities, dementia or brain injury. It consists of placing the person in a soothing and stimulating environment, called the "Snoezelen room", a form of sensory room. These rooms are ...

7. Fidget toy - Wikipedia

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   Stimming, or self-stimulatory behavior, is a common way for autistic or ADHD individuals to cope with overwhelming sensory input. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Fidget toys can facilitate this process, offering a safe and effective means of processing stimuli, helping individuals reduce stress and anxiety levels. [ 3 ]