The Noodlies set consists of five stretchy, squishy, and vibrantly colored tactile tools designed to offer the following therapeutic benefits:

• Promote Stress Reduction and Emotional Regulation: The tactile and proprioceptive input from stretching, squishing, knotting, and looping the Noodlies can help provide a calming and focusing effect, supporting the reduction of stress and anxiety. This is especially beneficial for individuals with sensory processing sensitivities or those who utilize fidgeting to regulate their emotional state.

• Enhance Fine Motor Skills: Manipulating the Noodlies improves fine motor control, dexterity, and hand strength. The various manipulations (stretching, knotting, looping) provide diverse opportunities for engaging in fine motor practice and strengthening hand muscles.

• Improve Hand-Eye Coordination: Engaging with the Noodlies encourages the coordination of visual tracking and hand movements, enhancing hand-eye coordination as individuals visually follow and manipulate the noodles.

• Increase Focus and Attention: The tactile and proprioceptive input from the Noodlies offers a sensory anchor, which can support concentration and attention. This is especially helpful for individuals who benefit from sensory input to modulate their arousal levels, such as those with attention deficits or who are easily distracted.

• Support Sensory-Seeking Behaviors: For individuals who engage in sensory-seeking behaviors, fidgeting, and manipulating objects provides an appropriate outlet. The Noodlies offer a safe and beneficial sensory experience, helping to fulfill these needs in a structured and purposeful manner.

The non-sticky and mess-free nature of the Noodlies makes them practical and hygienic for use in a variety of settings, including homes, classrooms, and therapy clinics. With a 13-inch length, the Noodlies provide ample material for manipulation and engagement.

These tools can be valuable additions to Occupational Therapy treatment plans and sensory diets, supporting individuals with sensory processing difficulties, fine motor skill development, emotional regulation, or those who benefit from fidgeting and sensory input.