I'm a crafty-type person with a sensory kid. Isaac is four and he processes sensory input (and sometimes output) differently at times. He overloads with too much stimulation. He can't handle busy stores or malls. He also recently had a meltdown at a holiday parade. Sometimes its all just too much. I think we can all relate, especially at this time of year.
What he needs (and might help us too) is a safe haven. A comfy nest to fall back on when times get too stressful for whatever reason.
We recently received bunk beds and Isaac got the bottom bunk. My husband, Phil, immediately came up with the idea to wrap a felt curtain around the bottom of the upper bunk providing Isaac with a hideaway that was soothing to his senses and not likely to be intruded upon by his siblings. The felt would be soft and Isaac likes the texture.
Since he adores trains, quite madly, Phil also came up with the idea to cut out trains and railroad cars for him to place upon the felt and move around as he pleases.
- Railroad car pattern on felt
- Train and railroad car patterns on felt.
- The curtain from afar...
- Closer view
- Close-up of the trains on the curtain.
Now he has a built-in fort aimed to soothe and comfort. I'm pretty jealous!
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