About This Resource
Discover how to effectively support emotional regulation and focus in children and adults using sensory tools. This practical, hands-on guide teaches educators, program staff, and caregivers how to implement sensory kits to help participants self-regulate, manage stress, and stay engaged in activities. Based on MERGE's proven framework, you'll learn to recognize sensory processing differences, choose appropriate tools for individual needs, and create supportive environments where regulation is normalized for everyone. Whether you work with children who have sensory sensitivities, adults in community programs, or diverse groups with varying needs, this guide equips you with real strategies to proactively support well-being—not as a band-aid, but as an empowering tool for independence and success. What you'll take away: Practical knowledge to confidently create and introduce sensory kits, guide purposeful use, prevent misuse, and communicate with families about each person's unique sensory profile. Important Note This is a downloadable guide designed to help you confidently implement and use sensory kits in your programs. Please note that this purchase does not include a physical sensory kit—the guide provides the knowledge and strategies you need to assemble, introduce, and manage one effectively.
Transform Your Space with Sensory Kits
Identify individual sensory profiles and proactively offer appropriate tools.
Recognize signs of sensory overload or under-stimulation in different regulation styles (seekers vs. avoiders) and select the right sensory tool to support calm, focus, and comfort.
Guide sensory kit use as a regulation strategy, not recreation.
Establish clear expectations, teach purposeful use, prevent playtime misuse, and reinforce self-awareness so participants develop independence in managing their own sensory needs.
Build an inclusive sensory support system.
Implement core principles that make sensory tools accessible to everyone, communicate with families about preferred strategies, and create environments where seeking regulation support is empowering rather than stigmatizing.
Meet MERGE Inclusion Consulting
At MERGE, we believe inclusion isn't a trend - it's a commitment. Our mission is to empower communities, organizations, and individuals to create environments where people of all abilities can thrive. Through speaking engagements, hands-on-trainings, and community workshops, MERGE equips leaders, program providers, and caring community members with the tools to foster environments where everyone truly belongs.
What People are Saying
See how others have benefited from a MERGE Inclusion Consulting Training!
Our staff saw Lisa present at the NRPA convention in Dallas last fall and was thoroughly impressed with her presentation and everything she was talking about. We were behind in our summer camp counselor trainings and wanted to get up to speed regarding inclusion/behaviors. We needed more tools in the toolbox for our camp counselors to feel more prepared, comfortable, and confident in their work settings. MERGE was perfect for this, our initial start toward inclusion. Lisa trained 55 of our summer camp counselors through Zoom this past week. It was extremely informative and interactive. Thank you so much Lisa and MERGE!
Billings, MT Parks and Recreation Department
This session left me with both ideas for training, implementation, and follow up in our current programs as well as some great info on a personal level as a parent to a neurodiverse child. Thank you so much, I can't wait to connect more!
ACA National Conference, 2025
WOW!! This speaker is on fire! Go Lisa Go! So much to soak up. She is full of info I didn’t know I needed. Left pumped up.
Supported Life Conference, Sacramento California
Our staff saw Lisa present at the NRPA convention in Dallas last fall and was thoroughly impressed with her presentation and everything she was talking about. We were behind in our summer camp counselor trainings and wanted to get up to speed regarding inclusion/behaviors. We needed more tools in the toolbox for our camp counselors to feel more prepared, comfortable, and confident in their work settings. MERGE was perfect for this, our initial start toward inclusion. Lisa trained 55 of our summer camp counselors through Zoom this past week. It was extremely informative and interactive. Thank you so much Lisa and MERGE!
Billings, MT Parks and Recreation Department
WOW!! This speaker is on fire! Go Lisa Go! So much to soak up. She is full of info I didn’t know I needed. Left pumped up.
Supported Life Conference, Sacramento California
This session left me with both ideas for training, implementation, and follow up in our current programs as well as some great info on a personal level as a parent to a neurodiverse child. Thank you so much, I can't wait to connect more!
ACA National Conference, 2025
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Download your guide to unlock the potential of sensory kits. Take the first step towards creating a more regulated and focused space for everyone.
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