sensory diet

A sensory diet is a personalized plan that provides specific activities and sensory inputs throughout the day to help individuals manage their sensory processing needs. It aims to improve focus, self-regulation, and emotional well-being by integrating activities like swinging, squeezes, or deep pressure that help calm or alert the nervous system. Just as a balanced diet supports physical health, a sensory diet is tailored to support sensory regulation, enabling better engagement in daily tasks and reducing sensory overload or under-responsiveness. It is often used for individuals with sensory processing challenges or sensory integration issues.