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My Sensory Toolkit Is Always There
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Portrait of sammy
proud
I Know My Body
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Sammy's bedroom

I Know My Body

I know my own body very well. My body has many sensory feelings. I feel things in a big way. This is part of who I am.

I know my own body very well. My body has many sensory feelings. I feel things in a big way. This is part of who I am.

I Know My Body

I know my body. I feel many things. This is me.

bubble bubble
calm calm
Portrait of sammy
overwhelmed
Sometimes My Body Feels Too Full
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bright kitchen, morning

Sometimes My Body Feels Too Full

Sometimes the room feels very loud and bright. My body feels too full inside. It is okay when this happens. My sensory feelings are real.

Sometimes the room feels very loud loud and bright. My body feels too full inside. It is okay when this happens. My sensory feelings are real.

Too Much

Sometimes it is too loud. My body feels too full. It is okay.

loud loud
bubble bubble
calm calm
Portrait of sammy
curious
My Toolkit Has Squeeze Tools
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living room cozy corner

My Toolkit Has Squeeze Tools

I have a sensory toolkit at home. My grown-up helps me explore my tools. Squeezing a soft toy feels really calming. My body feels better when I squeeze.

I have a sensory toolkit at home. My grown-up helps me explore my tools. Squeezing a soft toy feels really calming. My body feels better when I squeeze.

Squeeze Tools

I have a toolkit. I squeeze a soft toy. My body feels better.

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Portrait of sammy
calm
My Toolkit Has Sound Tools
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Sammy's quiet bedroom with headphones

My Toolkit Has Sound Tools

My headphones help my ears feel calm. My body relaxes when sounds are softer. I have many tools in my toolkit. Each sensory tool helps my body feel calmer.

My headphones help my ears feel calm calm. My body relaxes when sounds are softer. I have many tools in my toolkit. Each sensory tool helps my body feel calmer.

Sound Tools

My headphones help. Sounds feel softer. My body feels calmer.

help help
ears ears
calm calm
Portrait of sammy
brave
I Try My Tools at the Park
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busy outdoor playground

I Try My Tools at the Park

Today the park feels loud and busy. My grown-up brings my toolkit with me. I can try squeezing my fidget toy. My body begins to feel a little calmer.

Today the park park feels loud loud and busy. My grown-up brings my toolkit with me. I can try squeezing my fidget toy. My body begins to feel a little calmer.

At the Park

The park is loud. I squeeze my toy. My body feels calmer.

park park
loud loud
Portrait of sammy
proud
I Know My Tools
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home living room, early evening

I Know My Tools

I know what tools help my body. My sensory toolkit is always with me. I am learning more about my sensory self. My grown-up and I are a team.

I know what tools help my body. My sensory toolkit is always with me. I am learning more about my sensory self. My grown-up and I are a team.

I Know My Tools

I know my tools. My toolkit is always here. I am learning.

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