Sensory Autism Therapy Swings

Autism sensory swings offer a unique and effective way to address sensory seeking behaviors. Children who struggle with sensory processing disorder like cuddling and swinging because it can be calming for their “fight or flight” response. Sensory swings can make your child feel safe and calm. 

The vestibular system is one of the most important of our senses. The vestibular system lets us know when we are moving, how quickly or slowly we are moving and in which direction we are moving.

The swinging motion from a sensory cocoon swing can have a calming effect on a child's nervous system. A sensory cocoon swing provides deep pressure proprioceptive input for a child.

Proprioception is our sensory system that is for our body awareness and position of our body in space. This proprioceptive sensory input is known to have a regulating effect on the body and help children with self-regulation. 

Sensory processing Disorder can result in difficulties with handling everyday sensory experiences such as sounds, lights, tastes, and textures. Occupational therapy (OT) is a commonly used treatment for children with sensory processing disorder and sensory swings are one of the most popular tools used by occupational therapists.

Benefits of Kids Using Autism Sensory Swings
Sensory swings can provide numerous benefits for children with sensory processing disorder and those on the autism. These benefits include:
- Improved body awareness and spatial awareness
- Increased focus and concentration
- Calming and soothing effects
- Improved muscle tone and coordination
- Regulation of the sensory system
- Enhanced vestibular input and proprioceptive input

There are various types of sensory swings available, each with unique benefits and features. 

Therapy Hammocks offer a deep pressure sensation, which can be calming and organizing for children with SPD and autism.

Platform Swings allow children to sit or stand while being swung, providing opportunities for increased balance and coordination.

Tactile Swings can be covered in different textures, providing additional sensory input and stimulation for children who seek out sensory experiences.

Sensory Integration Swings are designed to provide a range of sensory inputs, including vestibular, proprioceptive, and tactile, and can be adjusted to meet the child's specific needs.

This input can be calming on the nervous system and  improves your child's coordination and body awareness.  The gentle and rhythmic movement from a sensory swing can have a regulating effect on the nervous system. Sensory swings are great for promoting self-regulation, increased attention and improved coordination.

Sensory swings can be an excellent addition to sensory rooms because they provide children with a variety of sensory experiences that can help regulate their sensory system. Here's why sensory swings are a great addition to sensory rooms. 

Sensory swings can provide the child with the necessary vestibular and proprioceptive input, which can help the child integrate and process sensory information more effectively.

Sensory swings can be an engaging and fun activity, which can encourage children to explore and interact with their environment.

Adding sensory swings to a sensory room provides a variety of sensory experiences, which can help keep children engaged and interested.

Sensory swings can have a calming effect on children with sensory processing disorder and autism, which can help promote a sense of relaxation and reduce anxiety.

Resources For Parents 

Children's Therapy Services  Swinging - More Than Just Playing - Lyndsey Stevenato Children's Therapy Services

San Diego Occupational Therapy    How Should My Child Swing? How to Use Vestibular Input San Diego Occupational Therapy

Pro Care Therapy   Therapy Swings - How they Help Students at School | ProCare Therapy

Savoiz  10 Science-Backed Benefits of Using Sensory Swings – Savoiz

Rainbow Therapy   Understanding the Benefits of Swinging for Autism - Rainbow Therapy

Brain Balance   Unlocking Sensory Benefits: How Swinging Helps Your Child Integrate Senses

Carolina Pediatric Therapy  How swing sets can help your child's development

DISCLAIMER: I have learned a lot over the years but I am still learning. Always do your own research and exercise sound judgment. I am not an occupational therapist or a physician. I am an adult who has sensory processing disorder, a sensory parent and a Grandma. The information on this website is not medical advice and does not replace the information that your child's therapists or medical professionals give you. These are just ideas that I have learned myself over the years of being a parent and an adult living with SPD. If you are concerned for your child, please always seek medical attention through a family doctor, pediatrician or therapist. This website is for awareness purposes only. Each child is different and what works for one child may not for another because all children have different sensory needs. Please always consult with a medical professional. Click on links throughout each page for more resources and information. Click here for more resources https://sensoryprocessingdisorderparentsupport.com/sensoryprocessingdisorderresources

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