Sensory Activities for Autism
Calming or alerting, matched to what the body is asking for — with a planner that keeps the good ones in rotation.
Match the activity to the state
A sensory activity is not entertainment; it is regulation. The same child may need deep pressure and slow movement at 6pm and fast vestibular input at 9am. AutismDock helps you build a sensory diet: pick activities, schedule them into the day, and log how regulation shifted afterwards. Over weeks you stop guessing and start seeing which inputs actually work for this person.
Key benefits
Calming input
Pressure, rocking, dim light.
Alerting input
Movement, texture, sound.
Sensory diet
Scheduled through the day.
Logged results
See what genuinely helps.
What's included
- Curated calming and alerting activity library.
- Sensory profile per child.
- Calm thermometer for self-report.
- Activities scheduled into visual routines.
- Regulation logging and trends.
- Guided breathing and audio.
- Works offline on phone or tablet.
- Free to start.
Frequently asked questions
What is a sensory diet?+
A planned schedule of sensory inputs spread through the day to keep regulation stable rather than reacting after a crisis.
Calming or alerting — how do I choose?+
Match the opposite of the current state: slow, heavy input when overloaded; movement and variety when under-responsive.
How long should activities last?+
Two to ten minutes is usually enough. Frequency matters more than duration.
Do I need special equipment?+
No. Most effective inputs use body weight, cushions, water or household items.
Is it free?+
Yes, the core planner and calm thermometer are free.