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: BensBlueBags@gmail.comwww.district1firetraining.com