Bean Bag Furniture And Autistic Children
Therapists that work with autistic children recommend different types of therapy that involve exposing children to different textures and levels of pressure on the body. Sensory integration therapy helps autistic children learn how to manage sensory input, and deep pressure therapy provides stimulation to the nervous system that helps them calm themselves and focus. Many occupational therapists recommend beanbag furniture as a part of sensory integration and deep pressure therapy with children. There are many benefits to beanbag furniture for sensory integration therapy. The unique soft, squishy texture of beanbag chairs, pillows and loungers allows children with autism to learn about texture. Children can toss small bean bags, carry medium sized bags around, hug them, or simply flop onto a large beanbag chair to feel the texture all over their body. The experience of the softness of beanbag chairs can also be very calming and relaxing. Beanbag furniture is the...