My Safe Space | Portable Sensory Kit | Calm Kit

The challenge

Emergencies can overwhelm children on the autism spectrum, making it hard to reach and stay in shelters. The kits helps families navigate the shift from routine to safety. It may also supports other disruptions like medical visits or vacations.

Who it helps

Children with diverse disabilities: Autism Spectrum and Sensory Processing, who experience heightened anxiety and sensory dysregulation during emergencies. This kit is for those who need to reduce stimuli, providing grounding and quiet to self-regulate.

How it works

The kit combines sensory tools and guide cards to provide calming and grounding. Designed for rapid setup and repacking, it is easily portable, allowing families to move quickly between spaces while maintaining a consistent safe environment.

A portable kit of off-the-shelf sensory tools and guidance cards. These cards empower parents to explain the situation and show how to use each item for the best effect, creating a structured path from routine to safety and back.

Tools needed

scissors

Project details

• Stage: Prototype
• Built by the TOM Israel community community, Tel Aviv, Israel
• Team: Dr. Michal Tenne Rinda, The Joint
• Category: Therapy
• 5 downloads

The build files for My Safe Space | Portable Sensory Kit | Calm Kit are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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