trying to decide what stim toy you want? iām here to help !!
(note: this is based off me n a few othersā experiences)
Pros:
-easy to get your hands on
-typically not expensive
-wide variety
a popular, well-liked type of stim toy! good for keeping focused, self regulation, and theyāre pretty fun to play with ! thereās quite a variety of them out there, some may not even be marketed as stim toys (ex: plastic toys from stores).
chew jewelry (necklaces/bracelets)
Pros:
-meant for chewing! you wonāt break em
-no more chewing on wires/fingernails/etc
-jewelry can be designed nicely to look like regular jewelry
Cons:
-actual chew jewelry/toys are harder to get and can be pricey
-teether rings arenāt discreet
many autistic people never outgrew the instinct/need to put thing in their mouth or chew on things! and some other nd people chew for other reasons! thatās what these are for! plus, they can also help with anger management!
tip: if you donāt want people to see your chew necklace, tuck it under your shirt and chew when youāre alone/no oneās looking!
Pros:
-fairly easy to get
-inexpensive
-stress balls are aĀ ānormal office toyā (less chance of judgement)
Cons:
-monis and rubber toys arenāt as discreet
a calming stim! very soothing, good for relieving stress and anxiety. i like to roll my moni moni animal between my hands a lot!
Pros:
-fantastic sensory input
-good for insomnia
Cons:
-harder to get
-pricey
-not discreet
i LOVE weighted stuff!!itās a great feeling. super calming and soothing. really good for helping you sleep!!
stuffed animals/plush toys
Pros:
-very easy to get
-varying prices
Cons:
-not discreet
-seen as immature and babyish (unfortunately)
plushies!! super important. super good. soft, huggable, lovable things. many people have them as comfort items!! itās so good to hug them and pet the fur
Pros:
-wide variety
-there are good textures in a lot of places!
-spike toys are slightly painful and can leave little indents, which is a good alternative to self harm!
Cons:
-spike toys are harder to get
textures!! we all know n love our textures. my favorite is fur!! sometimes i stim by petting my pets! (my hamster is especially good, sheās so soft!). textures are everywhere and everyone likes different things! but thereās also specific toys/tools that can help! like bristle brushes and spiked things!
Pros:
-wide variety
-easy to make
-there are a lot of gifs online
Cons:
-no tactile stimulation
popular!! easily found online, and easily made irl! fun things to watch. i especially love to watch fish tanks!
Pros:
-really fun
-unique textures
Cons:
-a stay-at-home toy
-needs to be kept in a safe dry space
-harder to get
-messy
-fancy slime is expensive
these things are the most popular in stimboards and videos, because they look so cool!! if you make your own, you can do whatever you want with it! theyāre all really unique textures and feelings and super fun to play with!
tip: be careful when using borax! itās toxic
i hope this helps!! feel free to add on if you have anything!
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