Product Search


Sensory Backpacks - Variety Alberta - the Children's Charity


Having a toolkit of resources to support my child while we are out in the community has been a lifesaver for both me and my son.


Sensory Backpack Program:


Children and Youth who live with Sensory Processing Disabilities often do not have the ability to filter our external stimuli (such as loud sounds; bright lights) making outings difficult for both them and their families. Because of this, children who live with these types of disabilities (i.e. autism) often have “smaller worlds” and do not get to do or experience the same things as many of their peers.


In order to support children who may experience sensory overload, Variety - the Children’s Charity has created Sensory Backpacks filled with resources for self regulation, tactile input, attention focusing tools, and body awareness support items.


Our goal with these are to:


- Help manage the sensory bombardment children experience when going on outings.
- Help reduce the stress of parents knowing they will have support where they are going.
- Help the child focus on parental cues with having excessive stimuli reduced.
- Help reduce the frequency and intensity of behaviours that are often triggered by sensory overload (i.e. arm flapping; yelling; laying on the ground kicking; throwing things etc.).
- Help make outings more enjoyable and positive for both the child and their family.
- Increase the likelihood of the child and family participating in more outings from daily routines to fun activities.


Variety launched our sensory backpack program in stores and child friendly facilities. These backpacks are available free of charge for sign out in specific locations around our province.


Thank you to the Calgary Wildrose Lions Club, the Calgary Heritage Lions Club, the Red Deer Fire Fighters Children’s Charity, the Edmonton Rotary Club of Strathcona and SaskMasks as our collaborative partners who, with a joint funding application, were able to secure funds to help us roll this program out to more places across the province and into Saskatchewan.


We are slowly launching a school based program and are working with collaborative partners and sponsors to place sensory backpacks in schools across Alberta.


Our backpacks are also available for purchase for school programs. Please have your parent council reach out to us to learn more and reserve one for your school today!



Featured Products






Articles


Blower Joe Cordless Leaf Blower Principles Are Explained
Are You Really Getting Your Money S Worth When It Comes To Dental Implants
A Great Offer Of Yamaha Motorcycle Parts
Adidas Rbz Baseball Bat Can Boost Your Swing Speed And Power
How To Make Money Not Wasting Your Time
Golf Full Swing Tips And Checkpoints
How A Dirty Fireplace Can Affect Your Health
Optionsxo Review Know About The Broker And Special Offers It Brings
Is Making Money Online For Free Really Possible
A Perfect Recipe To Make Italian Pizza Dough With Fresh Yeast
Some Natural Tips Towards Beauty
Experience Warmth With Bajaj Ofr 9f Oil Filled Heater
Isadora The Latest Addition To East End Cosmetic S Range Of Affordable Quality Cosmetics
Famous Furniture Designs
Dog Experts Recommend Dog Containment System
Online Learning Is It Better Than Traditional Learning
Patio Outdoor Furniture For Your Home
Comparison Of The Features Of Some Cuisinart Toasters Models
Nikon D Camera That Both Amateur And Professional Photographers Select A Lower
5 Tips For Cookware Online Shopping At Reasonable Prices
How To Remove Old Wallpaper
How Shampoo Really Works
Everything About Reviews
How To Build Your Own Patio Cover
5 Essential Pruning Tools For Landscaping
Courreges Perfume And Cologne
Insider Info About Weed Killers For Lawns
Choose The Right Ipad 2 Case For The Occasion
Lanap Dental Procedure The Newest Form Of Dentistry
Vanity Units Are Important Accessories
Anything Damaging Or Embarrassing
Friezes For A Pair Of Pants
Google Acquires Restaurant Review Service Zagat
3 Factors to Make Investments in a Pellet Fireplace Insert
Its Angel Food Cake Hell If You Mix It Wrong
Seven Mistake While Repairing A Kitchen
Moving Tips How To Move Your Appliances
1 Things Aspiring Java Developers Should Learn In 224
Travel Bags What Type Of Bag Suits You
Why A Hammock
Xbox 360 Console Device Serving Huge Entertainment
Three Reasons Why Every Child Should Enroll In Piano Lessons
Bar Mitzvah And Bat Mitzvah Invitations And Their Significance
How You Can Acquire The Top Xbox 360 Modchip
Andrew James Dumbbells
Synthetic Grass Tennis Court Maintenance Cleaning
How To Sleep Better And Bounce Out Of Bed Each Morning
Phones With Free Lcd Tv A Nice Combo For The Users
Automotive Parts For That Routine Maintenance And Comfort And Possessing
Seek Assistance From A Garden Watering System Surrey Specialist