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Playing outside is a fantastic way for autistic children and young people to engage with the world around them. At Experia, we offer a varied range of outdoor play equipment for autism so that you can offer a rounded and exciting experience!
One thing to bear in mind with autistic playground equipment is that some people with autism experience hypo-sensitivity or reduced reactivity to physical sensation. For this reason, safety must be a top priority while using outdoor play equipment for autism.
Benefits of Outdoor Play for Autism
There are numerous benefits to using outdoor play equipment for autism. An important one is that it promotes many social skills, as playgrounds are typically shared spaces. Whether the user wishes to play alone or in a group, there are valuable lessons to take away – they must share the equipment and be able to take turns.
Autistic playground equipment also provides the opportunity for users to engage with the world on their own terms in a safe environment. Different pieces of play equipment stimulate different senses, including the tactile, visual, auditory and proprioceptive.
Additionally, sensory swings for autism are ideal for stimulating the vestibular sense and helping improve balance. This can be fun and very relaxing.
Autistic Playground Equipment
Some great ideas for outdoor play equipment for autism include:
• Swings – These come in many forms and can promote and develop the vestibular sense. With some adaptation or assistance, sensory swings for autism can often be accessible to users with mobility difficulties.
• Climbing – our Monkey Climber collection is available to customise with rock walls, cargo nets and roller slides to make it a personalised and exciting experience.
• Sandpits – sand is perfect for tactile stimulation, either in its natural form or mixed with a little water to create a paste that’s perfect for squishing and shaping. A water station can also provide opportunities for sensory play!
• Auditory equipment – wind chimes and other play equipment that creates or can be used to create sound can be enjoyable for those with autism.
If you would like to learn more about installing outdoor play equipment for autism in your home, school, care home or other space, please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly, expert team today. We can guide you through the process of finding the right autistic playground equipment for your users – take a look at our case studies to see where we’ve provided high-quality equipment across the world.
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