Fledglings Church Sensory Support Kit

The Fledglings Church Sensory Support Kit has been carefully put together to help churches create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for children and adults who may find services overwhelming.

This pack includes autism-friendly church guides by Deacon Mark Pain, developed in partnership with The God Who Speaks and approved by the Archdiocese of Birmingham. These trusted resources provide clear, accessible explanations of church services and what to expect, supporting preparation, reducing anxiety, and enabling more confident participation. Their inclusion adds further depth to the Fledglings pack, bringing together practical tools and specialist guidance to support more inclusive church experiences.

Developed by Fledglings to support inclusive worship environments

Church services can involve noise, movement, unfamiliar routines and periods of stillness, which can be challenging for some individuals. This kit provides simple, practical tools to support calm, focus and understanding during worship.

Designed for shared use within churches, all items have been selected to be quiet, discreet and wipeable where possible.

This ready-to-use kit includes a carefully selected combination of sensory support tools and visual communication aids:

What’s Included

This pack includes autism-friendly church guides by Deacon Mark Pain, developed in partnership with The God Who Speaks. These trusted resources provide clear, accessible explanations of church services and what to expect, supporting preparation, reducing anxiety, and enabling more confident participation. Their inclusion adds further depth to the Fledglings pack, bringing together practical tools and specialist guidance to support more inclusive church experiences.

• 1 x Senseez Bumpy Turtle vibrating cushion
• 1 x Sensory Pop Fidget Pads
• 1 x Flower Bead Matching Fidget Puzzles
• 1 x Textured Circles – 6 pack
• 1 x Fidget Rubber Phone Sensory Toys
• 1 x Infinity Cube
• 1 x Hilka Junior Ear Defenders
• 1 x Textured Silicone Tactile Shapes – 6 pack
• 1 x TomTag Mass & Church Visual Support Set
• Printed and downloadable church support resources

How This Kit Helps

• Supports regulation through calming sensory input
• Reduces anxiety in unfamiliar or busy environments
• Provides quiet, appropriate fidget options for use during services
• Supports understanding of Mass and church routines through visual aids
• Encourages inclusion without disruption to the service

Designed for Church Use

This kit is suitable for use in a wide range of church settings including regular services, quieter services, children’s liturgy, and community events.

Items can be offered at the entrance, used within pews, or made available as part of a designated flexible seating area.

The included visual supports help explain what happens during Mass and why some children may leave and return during Children’s Liturgy of the Word.

This bundle is one example and can be adjusted as required. Please get in touch to discuss more options. 

Downloadable Resources Included

• “Sensory Support Available” church sign
• Flexible Seating sign
• Sensory box explanation card
• Mass visual guide
• Mass timeline
• Simple guidance for churches

These resources are designed to be printed and laminated for ongoing use and can be customised by individual churches if required.

Who Might This Help?

This kit can support children and adults with additional needs, including autistic individuals or those who may benefit from sensory regulation tools and visual communication.

• Individuals who find church overwhelming
• Those who benefit from movement or fidgeting to stay regulated
• Children who need help understanding what happens during Mass
• Families looking for a more inclusive church experience

Important Information

• Items are intended for shared use within a supervised setting
• All items should be checked and cleaned regularly
• TomTag contains small parts and is not suitable for children under 36 months

This kit provides a simple, practical way for churches to support inclusion, helping more people feel comfortable, confident and welcome during services.