Children and adults with autism, as well as those with other developmental or neurological disorders, are often hyperactive, easily distracted and lack concentration. To help alleviate some of these symptoms, many may go through intense behavioral and/or occupational therapy, and are often put on a myriad of medications. However, some of these treatments prove unsuccessful, as they may overlook the potential catalyst: […]
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Seat Belt Buckle Guard
Several children who have emotional and cognitive disabilities often release the seat belt while the vehicle is in motion. This is dangerous for everyone involved, as the child is not secured and oftentimes the driver will get distracted trying to get the child secured. The Seat Belt Buckle Guard is designed to eliminate these dangers. The […]
Flexible Utensils
For many individuals with special needs, performing fine motor tasks such as writing or feeding oneself proves to be quite the challenge. While there are many products available to help said individuals accomplish these tasks, the Flexible Utensils appear to be more… well, flexible. Pediatric Flexible Utensils, $19.95 The Flexible Utensils are available in three different […]
TATTS: Taking Autism to the Sky
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nope! It’s a drone flying above, sure to make your child’s day! Assistive technology can be as portable as a smartphone or as unwieldy as a wheelchair desk. And now assistive technology may be found soaring through the mighty sky! In the spring of 2013, “Taking Autism to the Sky,” otherwise referred to […]