Body awareness

Body awareness is an important aspect in the development of children and young people with disabilities. Aids such as weighted blankets, weighted vests, sensory toys and sensory blankets can help to improve body awareness and convey a feeling of safety and security. Weighted blankets and vests provide tactile stimulation through the additional weight, which calms the body and reinforces the feeling of physical boundaries. Sensory toys such as play dough, balls or rubber bands stimulate the tactile and kinaesthetic senses and offer an opportunity for self-regulation. Sensory blankets offer tactile stimulation through different textures and materials and promote sensory integration. By using such aids, children and young people with disabilities can learn to perceive and regulate their bodies better, which can help them to concentrate and relax better.