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July 26, 2018

23 DIY Calming Bottles for Autism

I use calming bottles for autism all the time at my autism center here in Paris. A calming bottle is also known as a calm down bottle, a sensory bottle, a glitter jar, a glitter water bottle, a glitter mason jar, a discovery bottle or a glitter bottle. Whatever you call it, it’s a lot of fun and an essential tool for children with autism who have specific sensory sensitivities and sensory needs that require sensory regulation. For the best autism activities for parents, teachers and therapists, get my autism activities workbook bundle.

23 DIY Calming Bottles for Autism

I love this video of a mom and her autistic son showing you how to make a sensory bottle! Glitter sensory bottles for autism are so much fun! Watch the video to get an idea of what a calming bottle is and how you can make one too. Then scroll down to see my list of 23 DIY calming bottles for autism and choose your favorite to make today.

Our favorite calming bottles for autism (that I use at my autism center on the regular)

(Choose your favorite calming bottle for autism to make and click on the link below!)

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 

Glitter Jars that Help Kids Control Their Feelings

Pokemon Sensory Bottle

Alphabet Discovery Bottle

Frozen-Inspired Snowstorm Sensory Bottle

Mermaid Tale Sensory Bottle

DIY Seashells Sensory Bottle

Galaxy Calm Down Bottle

Mini Aquarium in a Bottle : Ocean Sensory Play to Learn and Explore

Slow-Falling Beads Sensory Bottle

Star Gazing Discovery Bottle

DIY “I Spy” Bottle

Christmas “I Spy” Bottles

Panda Bear Discovery Bottle

Shake and Search “I Spy” Bottle

Goodnight Moon “I Spy” Bottle

Gold and Silver Glitter Sensory Bottles

Rainbow Sensory Bottle

Shark Sensory Bottle

Letter Discovery Bottle

Slow Falling Hearts Sensory Bottle

Good Night Moon Sensory Bottle (you guys, this one is in a honey bear bottle, so cute!)

LEGO Calm Down Jars

How to use a calming bottle with kids with autism

  • Sensory break
  • As part of a sensory box activity
  • In your Progress Nook
  • While traveling with your child with autism (waiting, car trips, train adventures, flights)
  • While waiting
  • During medical visits (waiting again)

Pros of using calming bottles for autism

Cons of using calming bottles for autism

Important Takeaways

  • Benefits
  • Careful – cons
  • If you’re feeling stressed, these will work for you too! (No joking – these are so relaxing to look at.)

More Sensory Play Ideas for Kids on the Autism Spectrum

  • Sensory Boxes for Autism
  • Calming Bottles for Autism
  • Sensory Break Cards
  • Animal Playdough Mats
  • Pointing Book

More Autism Learning Resources

  • The Successful Interaction with a Child with Autism Course – learn to better understand your autistic child or students with this complete course.
  • Autism Activities Workbook Bundle – build communication skills, fine motor skills, sensory play skills and daily living skills, while helping your child or students to successfully manage any difficult behaviors, with these fun, educational, printable activities.
  • Sensory Communication Workbook – Build communication skills with simple sensory activities.
  • How to Make a Communication Binder Guide & Workbook – Learn how to create a Communication Binder for your child or student with autism using real photos. Follow my expert guide to learn how to use it to increase communication skills.
  • Autism Adapted Books Bundle – a collection of 10 adapted books that will help you build communication skills while teaching more than 120 vocabulary words.
  • Zoo Animals Play Dough Mats Bundle – use these printable play dough mat to work on the names of the animals, build language skills, and increase fine motor strength and precision in a fun, sensory way!

Enjoy these DIY Calming Bottles for Autism

Make a DIY calming bottle for your child with autism and get started learning, playing and relieving stress today.

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23 DIY Calming Bottles for Autism

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