#SensoryPlay Resources for Children and Adults
Sensory play is a tool for people of all ages and backgrounds that helps ground and connect us with the world and people around us. There are plenty of ways to access this information online, but Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative has curated a list for you to access. You’ll find resources geared for young people, tailored to adults, and framed for a range of abilities.
These articles, webinars, and videos are a great place to start for a better understanding of sensory play in practice.
Sensory Play for Young People
Kids’ Rhythm Instruments: Benefits for Autistic Children (Autism Parenting)
These Sensory Activities Won't Make a Giant Mess of Your Home (LifeHacker.com)
School Success Kit for Kids With Sensory Processing Issues (Child Mind Institute)
5 Benefits of Sensory Learning for Toddlers (Tinybeans)
Benefits of Sensory Play for Preschoolers - with Free Printables (HiMama.com)
Sensory Play Adult Resources
[VIDEO] Adults Need Playtime, Too, for Better Mental and Emotional Health (WDBJ-VA)
[PODCAST] The Powerful Pedagogy (FairyDustTeaching.com)
The Importance of Hierarchical Progressions Explained by Autism Expert Dr. Melanie Hsu (Beaming Health)
Outdoor Musical Instruments for Playgrounds - 3 Benefits (Playground Professionals)
Sensory Play Webinar Opportunities
Webinar Recording: Sensory Play for All Ages (Edxchange)
Webinar Recording: Sensory Processing Strategies (Advocate Medical Group)
Webinar Recording: Supporting Messy Play with Infants and Toddlers (Head Start ECLKC)
