As an occupational therapist, I use this amazing product almost every day I work with children in the school system. Kids beg me to use it, and not only is it an amazing incentive and reward for them to attend to activities that are challenging, I’ve seen how quickly a child who is overstimulated or overwhelmed can be calmed, by manipulating this texture. Aside from LEGO building, this is one of the only toys that can keep my own son entertained for a significant amount of time.
This week, Spinmaster, the company behind Kinetic Sand, launched a partnership with Autism Speaks.
Monies received from the sales of Kinetic Sand will be donated to Autism Speaks, an organization that is committed to raising money and funding to help children and families with Autism.
You can read more information here in the press release, but here’s the information I shared that was quoted:
“Kinetic Sand is a motivating and versatile sensory activity with many educational and self-regulation benefits,” says Keri Wilmot, toy expert (www.ToyQueen.com) and pediatric occupational therapist.
“While utilizing Kinetic Sand with individuals with autism, I’ve personally witnessed children who have demonstrated more confidence to imitate new motor actions, communicate with peers or create colorful scenes inspired by their own unique imagination. In addition, Kinetic Sand is an amazing self-calming activity, as many children and adults happily prefer to manipulate the silky texture, sifting Kinetic Sand through their fingertips, marveling at its quiet movement as a means of relaxation.”
If you haven’t found Kinetic Sand yet in toy aisles, both you and your children are missing out. So get out there and get some for your own experience and keep helping companies like Spinmaster raise money for the greater good of our families and community.
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Disclosure: I was not compensated for the above quote or for this post. Kinetic Sand is truly a product I believe in and wanted to share this experience with you.