Sensory Compression Sheets
If you’ve been looking for a product that can help to assist in getting a good night’s sleep, then a sensory compression sheet may be what you are looking for. Also known as a Snuggle Bed Sock, these sheets are manufactured in Australia and made from a breathable transparent lycra which feels soft and comfortable […]
Giving Back to the Community
The Sensory Store is a predominately online retail centre that provides quality sensory toys, educational tools and therapy items to assist people of all ages and abilities. It is owned and operated by NADO (Nepean Disabilities Area Organisation), a registered NDIS Provider that has over 40 years of experience within the disability sector. Being a […]
Benefits of Sensory Support Tools
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a complex disorder of the brain that affects developing children and adults. People with SPD can misinterpret everyday sensory information, such as touch, sound and movement. They may feel overwhelmed by sensory information, may seek out sensory experiences or may also attempt to avoid certain situations. Sensory play is encouraged from a […]
Sensory Weighted Toys for Self-Soothing
They’re cute, they’re cuddly and people of all ages just can’t resist to give them a snuggle. Whether they are furry, feathery, or fuzzy, therapeutic sensory weighted toys are purposed for sensory seeking behaviour to help support in providing a calming effect. People with delicate or overloaded sensory systems can sometimes feel fidgety, detached or […]
Understanding The Desire to Chew
Understanding The Desire to Chew It is widely recognised that many people, specifically children and people with varying abilities find chewing a way to remain calm during times of anxiety and stress. This form of chewing may include items such as shirt collars or sleeves, blankets and sheets, toys, books, pencils or hair. When information […]
Supporting World Autism Awareness Day 2020
World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally known event and a day which puts the spotlight on all of the hurdles that people living with autism face every day throughout their lives. This important awareness campaign is joined by the broader community, where hundreds of landmarks, buildings, homes and communities around the world come together […]
Can I use my NDIS Plan to purchase Sensory Products?
The Sensory Store is a registered provider for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and proudly supports people with disability and sensory requirements. Our range of sensory tools have been chosen for their soothing and calming outcomes in addition to their various features including textural, aural, visual, feeling and movement. Depending on your NDIS plan […]
Sensory Seeking vs Sensitive
Often people strive to understand what exactly the difference is between sensory seeking and sensory sensitive. Basically there are two ways in which people with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) respond. When people under react to sensory input, they may seek out more input. However when people overreact, they become easily overwhelmed and may seek out […]
What is Sensory Processing Disorder?
Sensory Processing Disorder or (SPD) is essentially a neurological condition that can impair the sensory functioning skills of both children and adults. People with SPD (and of course there are varying degrees of the condition) – misinterpret everyday sensory information such as touch, sound and movement. In general, people with SPD experience their world as either hypersensitive which means they may […]
How do Weighted Blankets Work?
In our increasingly fast-paced, constantly-connected world, a good night’s sleep is at a premium. Unfortunately, however, it’s something many of us are missing out on, with recent YouGov data revealing one third of Australians aren’t getting enough shut-eye. Is it any wonder, then, that so many of us are turning to weighted blankets for support? […]