Sensory Diet - Stepping Stones Mental Health



Sensory Diet

|Level 1 |Lethargic |Stretch arms/trunk |

| |Head down |Stretch for objects out of his reach |

| | |Bounce on a gym ball (don’t get overstimulated) |

| | |Chew on something/snack |

|Level 2 |Distracted |Stretch arms/trunk |

| |Stares at the wall |Go for a walk |

| |Slow to respond |Walk quickly for 20 steps & then stop. Continue length of hallway. |

| | |Incorporate abrupt changes in direction. |

| | |Bounce on a gym ball or mini-trampoline for 3-5 minutes (don’t get |

| | |overstimulated. |

| | |Brain Gym |

| | |Chewing/snack |

|Level 3 |Optimal learning level |Build heavy work activities into the school routine, on hourly basis.|

| |On task |Brushing routine |

| |Attending to verbal and visual directions |Brain Gym |

| |Follows established daily routine |Stretch/change position |

| |Transitions easily |Snack/suck on water bottle, blow through straw, chew on object |

| |Responds when called by name | |

| |Looks at the speaker | |

|Level 4 |Difficulty following routine/directions |Decrease verbal directions. Rely on picture cues/gestures |

| |Low frustration level |When verbal input needed, talk in low, quiet, calm voice. |

| |Performing school tasks inefficiently |Prepare for changes in routine |

| |Anxious |Talk through expectations |

| | |Provide fiddle objects |

| | |Provide deep compression (bean bag chair, cover with heavy mat or |

| | |blanket) |

| | |Slow steady paced walk |

| | |Heavy work activity |

| | |Incorporate movement into class tasks |

|Level 5 |Tantrum |Visual cues only |

| |Loud |Dim the lights |

| |Does not respond to verbal cues |Lowe the noise level |

| |Face flushed |Go to a quiet area |

| |Fetal position |Provide sensory items to cal |

| |Swear | |

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