{"title":"Sensory Matters","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"561\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eSensory Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e is a proudly Australian, family-owned business dedicated to creating high-quality sensory and developmental resources that support people of all ages. Founded by former Occupational Therapist Julie Baker, who is neurodivergent herself, the range is designed using a combination of professional expertise, lived experience and a deep understanding of sensory and emotional regulation. Many of their products are Australian made and built to withstand everyday use at home, school and in therapy settings. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"989\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAt FIG Supports, we love \u003cstrong data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"607\"\u003eSensory Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e because their products are practical, durable and thoughtfully designed to encourage movement, sensory exploration and emotional regulation. Whether you're supporting sensory needs at home, in the classroom or as part of therapy, Sensory Matters offers innovative resources that make a real difference while keeping learning and play engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sequin-dragon-weighted-lap-bag-1-5kgs","title":"Sequin Dragon Weighted Lap Bag 1.5kgs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-container drawer-page-content\" id=\"PageContainer\"\u003e\u003cmain class=\"main-content js-focus-hidden\" id=\"MainContent\" role=\"main\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-product-template\" class=\"shopify-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-template__container page-width\" id=\"ProductSection-product-template\" data-section-id=\"product-template\" data-section-type=\"product\" data-enable-history-state=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid product-single\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese weighted lap bags are used in many home, clinical, school and work environments for those living with (but not limited to): Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism, ADHD, ADD, Anxiety, Restless Leg Syndrome and some mental health issues.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey can have a huge impact on those who benefit from deep pressure, and are especially helpful in assisting the user to regulate their sensory input when it is sleep time, or when they may be demonstrating behaviour leading to a meltdown. The weighted lap bag can provide Deep Pressure Touch Stimulation (DPTS) for the user and the impact it can have is amazing!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep Pressure Touch Stimulation (DPTS) can stimulate the release of serotonin in the brain, in turn helping children and adults to be calm, relaxed, concentrate on a task and moderate their sensory input. Weighted Lap Bags may also be used as part of a 'Sensory Diet' as prescribed by an Occupational Therapist at times for the child to self regulate their sensory input if they are over stimulated and need to calm down before attempting a task which requires focus (i.e: coming in from outside, running in the playground to sitting at a table and chair listening quietly to the teacher).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are filled with your choice of non-toxic Poly Pellets (the same that are used in some teddy bears and soft toys) or Stainless Steel pellets. The pellets are separated into sections to ensure balanced weight distribution. The Sensory Matters weighted lap bags are designed by an Occupational Therapist and will enable the lap bag to ‘mould’ around the user to the shape of their body to maximise the deep pressure sensory input.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehat are pros and cons of Poly Pellets and Stainless Steel? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough both are machine washable, Poly Pellets are a durable, non-toxic plastic, and are a cheaper yet bulkier material. 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