Bloom Autism SupportTry it free Free toolsTry Bloom Autism Support
← All tools En español

Free Printable Sensory Diet Kit

Everyday activities to try with your child's OT, a plan for when in the day to do them, and a log of what helped.

What you type stays on your phone.

How to use it
  1. With your child's occupational therapist (OT), tick a few activities on page 1 to try.
  2. On page 2, write when in the day to do them. A few minutes is often enough.
  3. For a week, write what your child was like before and after. Stop anything your child doesn't like.

An example, filled in

Example child Filled in for Auren, an example child. Your copy starts blank.
Sensory Diet KitTick a few to try. Plan them with your child's OT. Stop anything your child doesn't like.Check with your child's OT before starting.CHILDAurenMOVINGJumpingSwingingDancingRiding a bike or scooterClimbing at the parkOther:Trampoline at Grandma'sHEAVY WORK: PUSH, PULL, CARRYCarrying the laundry basketPushing a cart or a strollerWall push-upsAnimal walks (bear, crab)Tug of war with a towelOther:SQUEEZE AND PRESSUREA firm hug, if my child likes itRolled up in a blanketPillows to squeeze or lie underSqueezing play dough or a ballBrushing hair or a back rubOther:MOUTHA crunchy snackA chewy snackDrinking through a strawBlowing bubblesHumming or singingOther:CALMINGA quiet cornerDim lightsSoft music or headphonesSlow breaths (smell the flower, blow the candle)Looking at a book or a favorite toyOther:SIGNS MY CHILD NEEDS A BREAKCrashing into the couch, covering ears, running incircles.NOTES FROM MY CHILD'S OTHeavy work before homework. Try the straw at dinner.Add this to your child's Bloom Autism Support: snap a photo and send it to your child's Bloom Autism Support email address.Made with Bloom Autism Support · bloomautismsupport.com/freetools
Why it helps

Many autistic kids feel calmer and more ready when their body gets the movement or quiet it is looking for. A plan through the day, and a log of what helped, makes it easier to keep up and to share with the OT.

Version

Add this to your child's Bloom Autism Support: snap a photo and send it to your child's Bloom Autism Support email address.

More like this

Sensory Patterns TrackerWhat your child seeks and avoids. First-Then BoardFirst the task, then what comes next. What Motivates My ChildWhat your child loves right now.

Made by autism parents with 10 years in special education and ABA.

Keep everything about your child in one place. Bloom Autism Support remembers it all, so you never start from scratch.

Make a free account

It's on the App Store, Google Play, and the web.

Download