Nessie Assistive Postural Support

Remember my blog or podcast on the P Pod?  If not, in sum it’s a postural support from Inspired by Drive.  The same company offers yet another assistive seating option called Nessie.  Nessie is the “perfect companion for any child in need of assistance with proactive positioning and functional movement.” Nessie is designed for early intervention and […]

5 Alarm Clocks for Individuals with Special Needs

When I was at a dinner party a couple weekends ago, I got to talking with a friend.  She said she was staying with her nephews (who are 3 and 5 years old, I think) a little while back.  She heard them inside the room whispering, eager to wake her up.  It was just before 7 […]

Freedom Chair : battery-operated chair lift

Some individuals with progressive muscle weakness need just a little assistance to help them stand.  The Freedom Chair by Stand Aid of Iowa offers just that!  While many recliner chairs are designed to help users stand by pushing them forward, the Freedom Chair helps by lifting the user up! Stand Aid of Iowa has been manufacturing “quality, durable standing […]

Diggin Wobble Deck

Looking for a fun sensory game your child can play independently?  The Diggin Wobble Deck’s design improves muscles and minds.  It features three exciting play options for children five years of age and older. In sum, the Diggin Wobble Deck combines the basic rules of Simon Says with the physical challenge of balance boards.  The […]

8 Outdoor Products for Children with Special Needs

Ahhh… I breathe in and grin as the gentle smell of freshly cut blades of grass pierces my nose.  I close my eyes as the golden sun kisses my face and excitedly squeal: it is finally Spring! Eeeek!  It’s time to happily bid adieu to the frozen, gray skies and welcome the warmth of summer’s […]

One, Two, Tie My Shoe

Learning to tie shoes is no easy task for children.  It is especially difficult for those with autism because they learn a little differently.  One, Two, Tie My Shoe offers a kit with colorful split rings to help children of all abilities learn to tie their shoes! What is the importance of teaching your child how […]