AUTISM SENSORY AID KIT| Purple Ella

Autism sensory aid kit. The things my family use as part of a sensory diet. To help with sensory processing issues. If you like my videos don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and ring the NOTIFICATION BELL. More below.
Featured in todays video:
🌈Chewy jewellery: www.chewigem.co.uk
🌈Body sock: www.sensorydirect.com
🌈Sensory LED strip lights: www.glow.co.uk/led-tape-kit.html
🌈Flare ear plugs: www.flareaudio.com/products/f...
🌈Fiddle toys www.sensorydirect.com and sensoryoojamabobs.co.uk
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Hi I'm Purple Ella and my family is an autism family with three out of five of us on the autistic spectrum. So life can be a challenge but also a lot of fun.
Helpful links
The National Autistic Society - autism.org.uk

[@kaylabryant9097]

This has helped me think of things that I can buy for me to help deal with life. I have the earmuffs and they work amazing but being 33 I feel very awkward wearing them. But at this point I don't care because everything can get so overwhelming at times and they help me to do little tasks that I normally wouldn't be able to do. And you have given me ideas of what to buy with other sensory issues.

[@shaynaformity1384]

To keep the ball from rolling around, you can buy or make a tube such as those used to stop drafts under doors (I got one from a hardware store for about $8 US), then sew it into a ring and place it on the floor with the ball on top. Voila!

[@stimwise8287]

I have SPD and I use a yoga ball too! I also enjoy a foam roller being rolled over me or for deep pressure massage.

[@marianna3833]

Airwaves chewing gum is my favourite all occasion sensory thing. Also, I find myself fiddling with the volume control switch on my iPhone way too often as i like the way it buzzes.

[@PurpleElla]

Maisy I enjoy chewing gum as a sensory thing also. May need to add a pack to my handbag.

[@HarrietFitzgerald580]

You're an inspiration!! So many self soothing behaviours are repressed due to adults telling us to stop, which is totally nuts! Unless someone is harming themselves we should all be allowed and encourage to self soothe. I used to suck my thumb and it was and is the only thing that will calm me. Family members were constantly telling me to stop, that I was a being a baby. I finally kicked the habit, out of force, when I was 16; due to having to wear a dental apparatus for so long. However in high, high meltdown, stress moments I have found myself curled up in a ball sucking my thumb and rubbing my blanket on my nose. Don't know if I'm autistic, although I highly suspect it now, so am currently trying to figure out what would help me manage my daily anxiety best. I'm a stay at home mom of two under two and the noise is definitely a killer in my home! 😂🙈 Also am thinking I might enjoy some weighted blankets or lap pads. My daughter is nearing on two and exhibits certain behaviours that remind me of myself as a child. She enjoys sitting with a cushion on her, often and so I'm thinking of getting her a lap pad; whether or not she's on the spectrum, like I say, self soothing should be encouraged and accepted! No one cares if someone twiddled with their hair or bites their nails. It's all about perception. 💕

[@pinkmagicali]

Natural Vegan Mom I kicked the nail biting habit to start chewing on my hair. Found out about chewy stuff and bought one. Unwrapped it about 5 hours ago and love it already. Never heard of chewy jewellery before last month but currently wishing I’d heard of it 2 decades ago! I totally agree though. Forcing children to stop when it’s not harmful to themselves or others, like rocking, is just mean. Good for you accepting your kid/s as they are.

[@kingdollop-head743]

I have very small ear canals too, and I use the flare isolate earplugs daily at school

[@auburneytuckerson2959]

I wish I had ear defenders for college.. I have extremely sensitive hearing, and I can't stand slamming doors, popping binder rings, bumping backpacks and books being dropped, and roaring vehicle engines there.. At home, it's roaring vehicles, clacking dryers, clattering dishes, high pitched whistles (my mother watches football), anything high pitched, bass in music, whistling roads while driving, loud yelling, kids, banging noises, too many to name..

[@32webk62]

hey i hope you’ve already found good headphones but i’m in the exact same situation right now!! i’ve had some Taotronics headphones for about 2 years and they’re awesome. a youtuber called Yo Sandy Sam talked about them a little bit in her “autistic life hacks: 10 things you should try” video. they have bluetooth connection capability so you can play music through them and they also have a noise cancelling on/off switch in the back. i like to use both features at the same time, they’re super amazing. check them out if u want! i got the black ones on amazon for about $50

[@ladyamalthea85]

I definitely need to build a sensory aid kit! What a great idea!

[@Flareontoast]

Tic Tac boxes also makes a good audio stim, if you like the noise of shaking the container!

[@PurpleElla]

Good point, I think I've been doing this without realising.

[@SweetyHelen92]

I love your outfit, I think I need to wear more colours.

[@treespeak2848]

I have had the same problem (my ear canals seem small) with earplugs and have had to cope with huge, hard ear defenders when trying to sleep at night. Thanks for the tip!

[@shaniairwinirwin7895]

I love your videos and I have special needs

[@CopperRaven]

New sub and mum to newly ASD diagnosed toddler. Thanks for your videos. We have a sensory shelf right now...I feel it'll be expanding rapidly lol

[@PurpleElla]

Copper Raven oh hi there 🙂 really glad you enjoyed my video. Hope it doesn’t cost you too much!

[@CopperRaven]

Purple Ella I'm a queen at thrift, repurpose, and diy so I have faith.... Or maybe wishful thinking lol

[@JayFlourishing]

I think I’ll do a tour of my sensory items soon! I do reviews separately but a big tour would be good!

[@stimwise8287]

I'd love to see that!

[@benjamintony2056]

instablaster...

[@lornajoy8765]

Hi Ella, another very interesting video. I am currently exploring my sensory issues. I almost always feel very anxious, fidgety and on edge (even after a long day of 7 hours working and 3 hours of cycling) and I never knew why. Also I find it hard to concentrate when I am studying (well...trying to study!). I have found the fidget cube really useful as I love the deep pressure on my hands, and, of course, I love my chewigem! I was wondering how you cope with other people around you moving around and fidgeting? I am really sensitive to movement, especially in my peripheral vision. For example, when watching tv my partner virtually has to stay completely still, or it really annoys me (not because I am being awkward, but because it makes me feel sick). Anyway, I am definitely going to try out some of the other ideas, such as the weighted blanket, as I think that would be really useful. By the way, I was wondering if you might be able to do a video on empathy, as the stereotype is obviously that autistic people don't have empathy. The autistic people (male and female) I know are empathetic and caring people, though maybe it's not expressed in the same way that NTs would express it?

[@PurpleElla]

Luna Aspie hi Luna, I’m really glad you have started to explore strategies for dealing with your sensory issues. I find movement hard too. So with three kids this can be tricky. I try to tune it out. I can definitely do a video about empathy. Good idea. Will add it to my list.

[@kai2061]

I saw some of those pillows in aldi

[@user-sv6ll4ro3w]

Nice

[@redrockasrama7215]

I wish I had noise cancelling earphones for traffic in India!

[@PurpleElla]

RedRock Asrama yes that would definitely be helpful. Traffic noise is the worst.

[@theodiatraderjay]

I am also from India.my gmail [e-mail]

[@rforrubai4198]

I have noise cancelling headphones

[@nataliegist2014]

I used to hide and small places

[@projectdreamzz]

me too but especially when it gets too loud and overwhelming

[@DogLover1718]

A sensory kit is cool I have one a little bag with fidgets and stuffed elephant in it

[@tiiaj7589]

That link for the flare earphones seems to be old. I got to the site but don’t see the same ones. Could you provide another link? I have tiny ears too and earbuds always hurt too much to use and the big headphones are kinda obvious. :/

[@PurpleElla]

Sure, here's the link www.flareaudio.com/products/isolate-mini

[@mckenziesdoor1064]

I use ear defenders for school as our school is noisy

[@julie_uk_]

Watching this in 2023, Ella still going strong ☺️🌄👍

[@GuyG.KTalesOfAnimals]

hey Ella! have an update? so much time has passed, I wonder what you now thing about ANC and sensory accommodations

[@emmafeldmar8896]

I have spd I use wated blanket and sensory bed socks and ear defenders and fidget toys

[@azuregiant9258]

Does anybody know if the big, bouncy ball helps with gut issues/that icky, nervous feeling?

[@shadowfox933]

As much as I would like a pair of those flare ear plugs, I can't stand having anything in my ears for an extended period of time

[@aliciaallford5469]

I do skin picking

[@colleenc1993]

Have u seen bubble tubes? x

[@PurpleElla]

Do you mean the ones that you plug in and they change colour? We have one of those in my kids room with plastic fish in it.

[@colleenc1993]

Ye, that’s what I mean 😀

[@chloepoole2600]

Purple Ella I have autism and I am 14 in september

[@DogLover1718]

Do u wash the chew thing in the box bc u probably should if ur not as it goes in lots of mouths 😂

[@kayjay-kreations]

The chew gem link doesn't work :( I'd like your chew gem tòo I was diagnosed 8/3/22 @58

[@Stormbrise]

The drawing pillows looked cool until I realized they were sequins and I have a dislike of touching them because they feel like they’re cutting into my skin.

[@pinkmagicali]

Stormbrise I’ve seen some velvets that have two tones so you might be able to find something like that instead. Similar effect but without the sequins. I love sequins but it might give you another option.

[@mwilliams3138]

My most hated visual/thought/sounds that makes me practically jump out of my skin are: 1. People rubbing hands on their jeans/carpet/ brush bristles, and hearing/seeing people brushing teeth. (legit just typing this makes goosebumps form all over.)

[@DogLover1718]

I didn’t know u gave ur husband a nickname mr purple 😂

[@kai2061]

How many kids do u have ?

[@PurpleElla]

I have three children.

[@MichaelAfton1983]

I'm autistic

[@Tenareful]

I skin pick to I hate it

[@kaylabryant9097]

This has helped me think of things that I can buy for me to help deal with life. I have the earmuffs and they work amazing but being 33 I feel very awkward wearing them. But at this point I don't care because everything can get so overwhelming at times and they help me to do little tasks that I normally wouldn't be able to do. And you have given me ideas of what to buy with other sensory issues.

[@DogLover1718]

I didn’t know u gave ur husband a nickname mr purple 😂