{"product_id":"sensory-seeking-pica-helpsheets","title":"Sensory Seeking PICA HelpSheets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your child constantly mouths, chews, or seeks out non-food items, you will know just how exhausting and worrying PICA behaviours can be. As a mother of a toddler with sensory-seeking PICA, I created this resource based on strategies that have helped our family navigate these daily challenges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis practical worksheet introduces two simple and proactive support tools: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePICA Boxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChew Bins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These approaches aim to provide safer, more appropriate alternatives for children who seek oral sensory input, helping to redirect sensory needs while reducing opportunities to access unsafe items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis resource includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• An introduction to sensory-seeking PICA behaviours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Guidance on creating and using a PICA Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Guidance on creating and using a Chew Bin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Ideas for safe sensory alternatives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Practical tips for implementing these strategies at home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Easy-to-follow format for parents and carers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated from real-life experience, this worksheet is designed to offer understanding, encouragement, and practical support to families facing similar challenges. While every child is different, these tools can be a helpful addition to your sensory support toolkit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom one SEN parent to another, this resource was created to help make a difficult journey feel a little less overwhelming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped. This resource is intended for educational and organisational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. If you have concerns about your child’s health or safety, please consult an appropriate healthcare professional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Family Toolkit ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53939996590419,"sku":null,"price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1076\/3354\/1459\/files\/FullSizeRender_71e62fe6-7bb7-4155-a655-4751bf12ab25.jpg?v=1780779978","url":"https:\/\/hannahlouise-store.myshopify.com\/products\/sensory-seeking-pica-helpsheets","provider":"The Family Toolkit ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}