Fiona, here's an article (just as an example; there are lots out there) that may help you brainstorm some more strategies that will be unique to your needs and your son's needs:

https://yourkidstable.com/proprioceptive-activi...

Powerful Proprioceptive Activities That Calm, Focus, & Alert

https://yourkidstable.com/proprioceptive-activities/

@A MyFibroTeam Member What a wonderful question! May I ask how old is your son? Ideally, you'd have a pediatric occupational therapist on his team. They can create a sensory regulation plan. Meantime, you'll find yourself having to DIY it. I'll just use one example of a thing that *could* help.
When your son is needing to crash into you and bounce off you, before he starts have an alternative. For example, have a a bunch of pillows and exercise mat. He can jump from a sofa cushion onto the mat and crash into the pillows. He can roll on the mat and kick his feet on the sofa cushion. He can hold onto the sofa and jump. You can show him all of these kinds of things *before* he's activated and *needs* them.
Empathy is something that takes time to develop. Depending on his developmental stage, it may take quite some time but consistently try to help him understand: mommy's hands hurt, gentle hands please, thank you.
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Me too! Back then they lumped all the "different" kids into one label. I will never forget an 8 year old boy who used to get tied up at a tree. He didn't talk, but he barked. He didn't eat solid foot. I still remember we call cried when he ate jello and ice cream. He was not verbal except for barking and he didn't know how to use a toilet. Finally, the grandmother called the police had the parents arrested for abuse and got custody. I often wondered what happened to him. I hope he is doing well.

Thanks, this looks really great! I’ve bookmarked these pages and will be trying some of the things they mention out. I live in Britain and we’re usually given the diagnosis and left to get on with it.

One more:

https://yourkidstable.com/sensory-strategies-wi...

Disclosure: I used to work with preschool aged children so this is an interest of mine; I've has experience with kids who are sensory avoiders and sensory seekers (and I think every one I worked with had both needs).

8 Sensory Seeking Activities to Calm a Wild Child

https://yourkidstable.com/sensory-strategies-wild-kids/