Sensory Processing Disorder Sensory Play- Play Dough Kits 

Sensory play helps children develop their sensory skills. When a child participates in a sensory activity it stimulates their senses. Sensory play dough kits provide different textures, colors and scents too. They are an excellent multi-sensory tool for children.

Sensory play activities provide a child with a therapeutic calming affect because they enjoy kneading, rolling the play dough and squishing it because it can be so soothing for them.

Sensory playdough kits provide a sensory experience for children. These kits come with different types of play dough. Some kits come with scented play dough and some come with glitter playdough. 

Sometimes the sensory dough kits come with come with tools for children to use with their sensory dough too.

Sensory play dough kits are sometimes themed for children to explore different categories. Some dough kits are nature kits, space kits, dinosaur kits, princess kits or holiday themed kits.

Sensory play dough kits are suitable for most children with different sensory needs. You can include sensory dough kits in your child's daily sensory diet routine. Dough kits can be used when at home or at school too.

Play dough kits are a great fine motor activity for children. Your child can develop other skills too from playing with sensory play dough kits. 

These sensory kits can be taken with you on the go as part of your child's sensory calming kit. 
You can purchase sensory playdough kits online or some parents create their own sensory kits themselves for their children.  

There are many types of tactile sensory play for children. Some children and parents prefer sensory bins and other children prefer sensory bottles but some parents love sensory play dough kits. 

Benefits of Sensory Play Dough Kits

Resources For Parents 

Uplift Therapy Center The Power of Playdough - Uplift Therapy Center

ABC Pediatric Therapy  Why we Love Playdough - ABC Pediatric Therapy

Write Steps Pediatric Occupational Therapy  Play-Doh Activities and Their Benefits

Kids Groove and Grow  Playdough Obsession, Fun and Easy Activities for Kids - kidsgrooveandgrow.com

Cleveland Clinic  The Benefits of Sensory Play For Your Child

Sunshine House  7 Benefits of Playing with Play Dough | Sunshine House

Talking Matters  Why OT's love playdough / Talking Matters, Adelaide, South Australia

North Shore Pediatric Therapy  Developmental and Therapeutic Uses for Playdoh - North Shore Pediatric Therapy

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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