Sid the Weighted Sea Turtle: Proprioceptive Support for Sensory Integration and Therapeutic Use
The Sid the Weighted Sea Turtle provides deep pressure and body awareness input that promotes calming, focus, and self-regulation. Sid the Weighted Sea Turtle!
SID stands for Sensory Intensive Development.
Therapeutic Benefits
- Primary sensory input: Proprioceptive — promotes calming, focus, and self-regulation
- Secondary input: Tactile — additional sensory feedback supports regulation and engagement
- Self-regulation — helps students manage their sensory needs for improved focus and participation
Ideal For
- Settings: Classrooms, sensory rooms, OT clinics, home use
- Supports students with: Autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, sensory processing differences, anxiety, difficulty self-regulating
- IEP goal areas: Self-regulation, attending to task, sensory processing, emotional regulation
- Ages: 3
How to Use
Introduce gradually and observe the student’s response. Your occupational therapist can help determine the best way to integrate this into each student’s sensory plan and IEP goals.
Product Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | 3 |
