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World Children's Day

World Children’s Day, on November 20, offers each of us an inspirational entry-point to advocate, promote and celebrate children's rights, translating into dialogues and actions that will build a better world for children.


How do you advocate for children’s rights?

Available

Senseez Vibrating Cushion

  • Sensory

    • Description

    These colourful, lightweight, fun-shaped vibrating cushions offer a gentle sensation when they are squeezed or sat on, relaxing, calming or soothing the body.

    While they’re great for any kids with energy, the Senseez sensory cushions make ideal special needs cushions, especially for children with autism, ADHD, or sensory processing disorder. The vibrating cushions can calm kids who need more sensory feedback or help train hypersensitive kids to tolerate more sensations.

    Inclusion Possibilities

    • Supports participation in individual and/or group experiences
    • Can be used for individual and/or group experiences

    Things to consider

    • Educators should consult with therapists and parents about the types of sensory experiences a child may be seeking or avoiding and how this may impact the child’s participation and engagement
    • Educators should consider how sensory equipment will be used within the care environment to support children’s participation in the program and facilitate peer interaction
    • Educators should consider talking with all children about how and why sensory equipment is used at the service

    Storage and use

    • This equipment can be used outdoors but must be stored indoors to minimise damage.

    How to request

    • Contact your Inclusion Professional or Inclusion Support QLD

    Other Equipment

    Available

    Ring-around Bells Switch Toy

    Encourages listening and grasping skills while increasing eye-hand coordination. When activated, the colourful bells twirl around sounding the musical scale and making the LED lights blink. Switch-adapted.

    • Sensory
    Ring Around Bells switch adapted toy
    Available

    Service Sensory Aid Loans

    Whole of care environment sensory aids are also available from the Specialist Equipment Library to support the inclusion of children. These items do not require a therapist recommendation, however, Inclusion Professionals will support educators to critically reflect and use the Strategic Inclusion Plan to identify the specific loan items that address barriers to inclusion.

    • Sensory
    Service sersory loans
    Available

    Big Red Switch

    Big Red Switch provides a large 12.7cm activation surface. When activated, the user experiences tactile and auditory feedback. The Big Red Switch is great for children with visual impairments and/or physical disabilities, who require a larger target area.
    • Sensory
    Big Red Switch