4 Pieces Three Sided Toothbrush Autism Sensory Toothbrush Bristle Travel Toothbrush for Kids Complete Teeth Gum Care Pretty Good Angle Clean Each Tooth, Soft and Gentle (Green, Blue, Yellow, Red)

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Probe Tip - This is the most versatile & popular tip attachment. It's bumpy on one side and striated on the other side for different levels of sensory input (the bumpy side provides more input than the striated side). Different toothpasteshave different smells andtaste. It could be this causing the issues, rather than the toothbrush. Look for ones with little or no taste- or ones with a taste that they do like. By rubbing the brush across the skin, the pressure input targets touch receptors and helps a child organize his/her central nervous system.

Bonus Tip! Make sure that when you’re done with the toothbrushing routine, follow it up with a fun activity like play or a preferred game. Tip # 3: Use a Timer Another perfect place for brushing is in bonding between parent and child. Brushing can be similar to infant massage in principle, as it is done with a trusted caregiver and helps target the proprioceptive system and calm the tactile (touch) system. Brushing should be a desired activity for the child and enjoyed by both participants. Brush Tips - The soft version has gentle bristles for gum massage; the hard version has firmer bristles closer to that of a traditional toothbrush. These can be used to help get orally sensitive individuals more comfortable with oral care, so that they can eventually use regular toothbrushes, be more comfortable going to the dentist, etc. Most of the tips above for kids also apply to adults: switch to a softer or silicon toothbrush, try a different flavour of toothpaste and see if warm water feels better.XXT / Super Firm - this is the toughest level, which we call XXT ("Xtra Xtra Tough"); It still has some “chewability” to it, but it’s fairly rigid / pretty firm The second time a day may have more focus on going through the motions, such as talking about the steps, doing a dry run, or if your child is emotionally regulated enough, attempting to brush their teeth. Tip # 9: Take Turns Brushing Wilbarger, P. & Wilbarger, J. (1991). Sensory Defensiveness in Children Aged 2-12: An Intervention Guide for Parents and Other Caretakers, Avanti Educational Programs: Santa Barbara, CA. In addition to offering quality products meant to serve the needs of children with autism, we also offer tons of information and tips on our blog. Stay up to date and be inspired by the ideas posted for ways to enrich your child’s life.

The toothbrush uses a light-timer to make sure kids brush for the recommended two minutes. The bright flashing light will activate when you press the button and switch off automatically after two minutes. For those who are sensitive to touch, using a specialized hairbrush for autism may provide a more comfortable experience for both parent and child. The concept of hair brushing should be approached by someone with an understanding of the individual’s limitations and how they feel about sensations associated with hair brushing, as autism can make common experiences uncomfortable. With time and practice, hair brushing can become a pleasant experience for everyone involved. LEARN MORE HERE Here For All Your Needs Using tools like a sensory brush or sensory diet tools can help depending on specific needs of the individual. Related hygiene tasks: ISSA has silicone bristles, which is feels much better compared to the dreadful nylon bristles. It is electric and the way it pulses, and massages my mouth provides the perfect amount of sensory stimulation that I need. The silicon handle also feels fantastic in my hands compared to the usual plastic toothbrush handle. For example, if a child has a difficult time tolerating a busy environment like a birthday party or holiday gathering, brushing can be used to ‘prepare’ the child’s nervous system to enter that situation, by aiding regulation. At bedtime, brushing can be used as part of a wind-down routine to signal the brain and body to get ready to sleep.My mother, also being a psychologist, decided to research why I was so “stubborn” about my teeth. Thankfully for me she realized I wasn’t doing any of this on purpose. She figured out that I had “ sensory problems.” Excellent solution for orthodontic patients as the angled bristles can clean under the appliance; the child / toddler size is also great for people of all ages who wear braces as the shorter bristles can get in and around tight places found with some appliances.

Experts recommend using rewards to encourage them to brush, setting up a routine so they know when they are expected to brush their teeth and using a timer or singing a song to let them know when to stop brushing. I’m sure you are wondering why I would go to such lengths to avoid brushing my teeth. This is something my mother asked quite a bit when I was a young child, perhaps every day…perhaps three times a day. Patricia Wilbarger is an occupational therapist and a clinical psychologist who is also known for coining the phrase “ sensory diet.” She is a leading expert in the area of sensory defensiveness (the over-responsiveness of the protective responses of the nervous system). Bonus Tip! Offering choices during an challenging activity such as brushing teeth, gives your child some sense of control of the situation. Tip # 7: Mouthwash that Shows the Plaque Eventually, I caught on and I pretended to continue sleeping through the night and didn’t get up to do “the spit and rinse”. However, my very resourceful mother then took to wiping the toothpaste off my teeth as I feigned sleep. There was no getting past my mother’s understandable determination to avoid letting her child’s mouth rot.The American Dental Association recommends tooth brushing twice a day. However, for kids that this task is extremely distressing, sometimes one REALLY good brushing a day is a success, and is a great start, and can be built upon. In the case of the horrifying tooth brushing, I was overly sensitive. I actually perceive tactile stimuli (i.e. things that I feel or touch, or that touch my skin and clearly my teeth) at a much higher level than others. As if this isn’t bad enough, I am also under-responsive. So, some areas of my skin almost feel numb to touch and I need a higher level of stimulation to feel what others feel. Eventually my bathroom garbage can was full of discarded toothbrushes because some tooth brushes were too hard and some were too soft. People with SPD tend to be overly sensitive to particular stimuli like touch, sound or certain tastes. Negative side effects such as difficulty eating, sleeping, worsening of behavior, digestive issues, moodiness, etc. If these occur, advise spreading out the brushing until the learner’s system accommodates to it