Body awareness

Body awareness is an essential aspect of the development of children and adolescents with disabilities. Assistive tools such as weighted blankets, weighted vests, sensory toys, and sensory blankets can help improve body awareness and provide a sense of security and comfort. Weighted blankets and vests offer tactile stimulation through the added weight, which can soothe the body and reinforce the sense of body boundaries. Sensory toys like playdough, balls, or rubber bands promote tactile and kinesthetic senses and provide a means for self-regulation. Sensory blankets provide tactile stimulation through various textures and materials and promote sensory integration. By using such assistive tools, children and adolescents with disabilities can learn to better perceive and regulate their bodies, which can help them concentrate and relax more effectively.