Description

Body Sock – 70cmW x 120cmH

Body Socks are an ideal resource to support individuals with autism, ADHD or sensory processing challenges and anxiety.

Body Sock – 70cmW x 120cmH is made from stretchable lightweight fabric it assists in improving space and body consciousness.  Can be used for regulation in the home, school or therapy clinic.  The body sock can provide an easy and quick solution if a feeling of safety and comfort is required.  They can be used actively to burn energy in a productive manner or the deep pressure input can help to calm an over stimulated nervous system.

Adult supervision recommended.

Features:

• Made from breathable, lightweight Lycra
• Easy to take along when leaving home
• Bright blue colour

Colour:

• Blue

Size:

• 70 W x 120cm H

A sensory body sock, a stretchy, enclosed fabric sack that individuals can climb into, offers a variety of benefits, especially for those with sensory processing disorders, autism, ADHD, and anxiety.

Here are some of the primary benefits:

1. **Proprioceptive Feedback**:
– The body sock provides deep pressure input, which enhances proprioception, helping individuals understand where their body is in space and improving body awareness and coordination.

2. **Calming and Soothing Effect**:
– The gentle, consistent pressure from the body sock can have a calming effect on the nervous system, reducing anxiety and promoting relaxation.

3. **Enhances Focus and Attention**:
– For individuals with ADHD or sensory processing challenges, the body sock can help reduce sensory overload and improve focus and concentration by providing a soothing and contained sensory experience.

4. **Improves Motor Planning and Spatial Skills**:
– Movement within the body sock requires individuals to plan and execute various motor actions, which can improve motor planning and spatial skills.

5. **Encourages Creativity and Imaginative Play**:
– The stretchy fabric allows for various movements and poses, encouraging children to engage in imaginative play and creative physical activities.

6. **Promotes Self-Regulation**:
– The sensory input from the body sock can help individuals regulate their sensory systems, leading to better emotional and behavioural regulation.

7. **Supports Sensory Integration Therapy**:
– Often used in sensory integration therapy, they can help individuals process sensory information more effectively and integrate different sensory inputs.

8. **Portable and Easy to Use**:
– Lightweight, easy to transport, and can be used in various settings, making them a versatile tool for providing sensory input.

9. **Non-Restrictive and Safe**:
– While providing deep pressure input, body socks allow for movement and flexibility, ensuring that the user does not feel confined or restricted.

10. **Enhances Balance and Coordination**:
– Activities within the sock can help improve balance and coordination, as individuals work against the resistance of the fabric.

Overall, a sensory body sock is a valuable tool for providing proprioceptive input and supporting sensory processing, helping individuals achieve a sense of calm, focus, and better body awareness.