An individual retains information and learns better when they are using their senses.

Babies and children's brain development needs to have the chance to explore their
environment. This supports the child's ability to complete more complex tasks,
develop language, improve social interaction, cognitive growth, motor skills and problem-solving.

Although sensory play is necessary for babies and children's development, many adults benefit from it too. The use of sensory items can help individuals calm, relax and focus on a task or activity. They can have a calming effect in many situations and can help to reduce anxiety and sometimes stop the onset of meltdowns. Sensory items can also act as a grounding technique when feeling overwhelmed.

There are so many ways sensory items can help, and every person can benefit from sensory items differently.

We are all different and some of us are more sensory 'aware' than others. Some
people who are autistic can be hyper (over) or hypo (under) sensitive to a wide range of stimuli. For example, bright lights, certain sounds, tastes and smells can be overwhelming and certain types of touch can be extremely uncomfortable.

Those with hyposensitivity (many have both) may need to rock, fidget and swing as well as using sensory stimulating items like fidgets, chewy items, different
textured items with bright colours and so on.

Many individuals with ADHD cannot focus on a task without having something to fidget
with and so having a sensory or fidget item with them can help increase their
concentration and focus.

Individuals who have an impairment, such as hearing or sight, need more sensory input using
their other senses, especially touch.

Individuals with disabilities also benefit from using sensory items in many ways. Those with developmental delay also benefit from sensory items. It may help with hand-eye coordination, motor and cognitive function, strengthening muscles, development to meet certain milestones, teaching play and more.

Those with mental health struggles, such as anxiety, may benefit from sensory items to keep their hands and mind busy as well as grounding them.

If you choose your own items and order them all individually, we send those items
in a postal box. Whereas, if you choose a personalised sensory box, we choose
the items that fit to your likes/needs/preferences you give when ordering. The sensory box comes in a gift box and is often better value than ordering each of the items individually.

Our sensory boxes are for anyone as we tailor each one to the individual's age, likes
and needs. We have provided sensory boxes from newborn to 80+ years old.

We take great pride in tailoring each sensory box to the individual's age, needs
and preferences. We know, as the saying goes, one size does not fit all so the
same items won't be suitable for everyone which is why we choose the items
based on the information you give us when ordering. Therefore, in order to get
the most benefit out of the sensory box, we ask you to tell us as much
information about your likes, dislikes and needs as possible. We hope you love
your sensory box as much as we enjoy choosing your items!

We try our best to post orders out within 3 working days of your order
confirmation. You should expect your order within 2-5 days of shipping
confirmation.

If you need your order for a particular date (for example a birthday), please drop
us an email or social media message and we will try our best to accommodate!

If you haven't received your order after 7 working days of shipping confirmation, please don't hesitate to get in touch and we'll have a look where your order is up to. Email:
contact@alissensoryboxes.com

Yes, just send us an email at contact@alissensoryboxes.com
with your budget and amount required and we can discuss a bespoke package for
your school / organisation. We have provided many bulk orders for schools,
hospitals, nurseries, charities and more.