Rainbow block sensory chewie. A firm medium textured chewie with adjustable rope with safety clip release.
Lachies feedback -
yep mum its good!
Not too hard,
not too soft,
a great size,
it can reach down the back
and I love the rainbow colours!
Chewie comes with an adjustable rope that has a safely clip
Many children (and some adults) on the Autism Spectrum chew or bite on non-edible objects such as toys or pencils or they like to suck shirt sleeves or bite jumpers. This is a form of “Stimming” which is short for self stimulatory behaviour.
Chewing is just one form of stimming – others can be hand flapping, rocking or spinning – and these are often done to relieve anxiety, reduce fear and combat sensory overload. Most people stim to some degree – nail biting, hair twirling and foot tapping are all stimming behaviours – but for those with Autism their stimming thends to be more extreme and more frequent impairing their ability to interact with other people and participate in ordinary activities.
A child in a classroom who is constantly stimming by flapping or pacing up and down will not only find it difficuly to take part but will also be a distraction to others.
Chewing non-edible objects one of the more managenable forms of stimming and has little impact on others. The main issue is what to chew or bite safely without risk of choking or poisoning.
There are various strategies and tools to modify chewing and biting. Chewy foods such as carrots and celery sticks can be used as a temporary chew. Specially designed chewy toys made from medical grade material) also provide a safe alternative to chewing on fingers, cuffs, pencils and toys.
The chewie measures approx 6cm (coloured block)
*It is recommended for children over 3yrs
*Please wash in warm water before use.
*Base colour will be chosen randomly
