Do you know someone who shies away from hugs or fears the swings? Or wears long sleeves in the heat of summer? Perhaps someone who covers their ears at the sound of a vacuum cleaner? Dive into the 8 senses that make us human (you likely know 5 already!) Get ready to have fun with tools and games designed to help kids facing sensory challenges. From weighted blankets and sensory swings to kinetic sand and scooter boards, you'll get to try them all. And guess what? You'll even create your very own calming sensory jar to practice these techniques at home. Everyone's invited, so let's embark on a sensory adventure together! (All ages welcome; assistance will be needed for kids under 3 due to small parts.)

I have a neurodivergent child with a sensory integration dysfunction (also called Sensory Processing Disorder, or SPD). I will bring tools we use at home to share with the audience and to teach the audience regulation skills I learned after over a year in therapy for my child. Also, sensory jars are just pure fun to make for all ages!