PROGRAM ABOUT BEN VALUES SENSORY BAGS
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INVENTORY: 1. Erase Board/Pictogram 2. Squeeze/Pull/Feel 3. Problem Solvers 4. Ear Muffs 5. Fidget Spinners HOW TO USE THE ITEMS: 1. Nonverbal communication 2. Calming tools 3. Refocusing techniques 4. Nullify ambient noise 5. Relieve nervous energy DISCOVER WHY SENSORY IS SO IMPORTANT TO STIMULATION. SENSORY BAGS EDUCATING AND SUPPORTING FIRST RESPONDERS WITH BAGS CONTAINING SENSORY STIMULATION ITEMS THAT HELP TO DEESCALATE AUTISTIC AND SPECIAL NEEDS PATIENTS DURING OVER STIMULATION EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. ABOUT BEN Ben is fun-loving and full of life. He enjoys math and spends his free time learning about and playing with trains. Ben is kind-hearted and no matter what kind of day he is having, he always knows how to stay positive. BENEFITS OF BEN’S BLUE BAG Sensory items that can be used during over stimulation events to help: RELAX • REFOCUS CALM DOWN PROGRAM VALUES RECOGNIZE The faster we recognize and understand the situation, the sooner the scene can come under control. EDUCATE Using smarter technology such as Ben’s Blue Bags will benefit all involved. ADVOCATE Supporting awareness of autism increases better outcomes during emergency situations. For additional information contact: Matt Kodicek at (219) 808-4230 or email: [email protected] www.district1firetraining.com
Transcript of PROGRAM ABOUT BEN VALUES SENSORY BAGS
INVENTORY:
1. Erase Board/Pictogram2. Squeeze/Pull/Feel3. Problem Solvers4. Ear Muffs5. Fidget Spinners
HOW TO USE THE ITEMS:
1. Nonverbal communication2. Calming tools3. Refocusing techniques4. Nullify ambient noise5. Relieve nervous energy
DISCOVER WHY SENSORY IS SO IMPORTANT TO STIMULATION.
SENSORY BAGSEDUCATING AND SUPPORTING
FIRST RESPONDERS WITH BAGS CONTAINING SENSORY
STIMULATION ITEMS THAT HELP TO DEESCALATE
AUTISTIC AND SPECIAL NEEDS PATIENTS DURING
OVER STIMULATION EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.
ABOUT BENBen is fun-loving and full
of life. He enjoys math and spends his free time learning
about and playing with trains. Ben is kind-hearted and no matter what kind of day he is having, he always knows how to stay positive.
BENEFITS OF BEN’S
BLUE BAGSensory items that can
be used during over stimulation events
to help:RELAX • REFOCUS
CALM DOWN
PROGRAM VALUESRECOGNIZE
The faster we recognize and understand the situation, the sooner the scene can
come under control.
EDUCATEUsing smarter technology such as Ben’s Blue Bags will benefit all involved.
ADVOCATESupporting awareness
of autism increases better outcomes during emergency situations.
For additional information contact: Matt Kodicek at (219) 808-4230 or email: [email protected]
