Mara Chen, OTR/L's top pick
NeeDoh
NeeDoh Noodle
The classic squeezable NeeDoh shape. Ultra-soft, endlessly squishy, never gets old.
$11.99
Ages 6-24
@marachenot
Pediatric occupational therapist
Mara Chen is a board-certified pediatric occupational therapist based in Portland, OR, with eight years of clinical practice specializing in sensory integration for school-age kids. She designs sensory diets for families navigating ADHD, autism, and anxiety, and is known online for her calm, evidence-based take on which toys actually work in a classroom or at the homework table.
"The best sensory tools fade into the background — kids reach for them because they work, not because they look exciting. Every pick I'd make for your child has to be quiet enough for class, safe enough for daily use, and tactile enough to actually do the regulation job."
— Mara Chen, OTR/L
NeeDoh
The classic squeezable NeeDoh shape. Ultra-soft, endlessly squishy, never gets old.