Sensory therapy product for SPD and autism

vlad2009

Hi my name is Vlad
I'm an design student working on a project to incorporate new textile technology into sensory products, for example antibacterial fabrics , responsive tactile fabrics. The product would be aimed at children age 3-12 with sensory processing disorders. I'd like to reach out to parents with children with sensory processing disorders or autism. I'm looking to gain some insights to develop a concept for a product that could help children with SPD and their families.

Is there any resources you would recommend for me to research on sensory therapies?

From your experience what kinds of sensory therapies have been effective?

In your opinion what are the best products currently available for children with sensory processing disorders?

What are the least effective products available ?

Is there any techniques you use to try deal with/ prevent sensory overload in children with sensory processing disorders?

Is there any properties of fabrics that you find people with sensory processing disorders are more likely to enjoy? eg. weighted products, certain textures, colors etc..

What age do you feel theses products/ therapies are the most effective?

Would you be interested in incorporating reactive textiles into sensory environments? eg. textiles that change color under different lighting, sound reactive materials?

Would you think a child with a sensory processing disorder benefit from portable?wearable sensory items?

Thank you for your help