Helping individuals with autism and anxiety calm down is no easy feat. While weighted products and multi-sensory rooms may help encourage relaxation, they’re not always available. One of the greatest benefits of smart devices is their portability; this makes them available whenever wherever! If you’re looking for calming apps to have at the ready – […]
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DenTrust 3-Sided Toothbrush
Getting a child with autism or other special needs to brush their teeth is often a battle. A little while ago, I wrote about the Z-Brush Sensory Toothbrush, a toothbrush for individuals with sensory sensitivities. The DenTrust 3-Sided Toothbrush is another solution for those with oral sensitivities. Its unique 3-sided design allows for easier, quicker access to […]
Top 5 Posts from 2016
With the New Year ringing in in just a few short days, I would like to take time to revisit our top five blog posts from 2016. Did you know the INDATA Project publishes at least 3 blog posts each week!? That means we write more than 156 blog posts each year! Instead of revisiting every single post, […]
Autism, Communication, Easter Seals Crossroads, INDATA News, Independent Living, Learning Disabilities, Mobility, Products and Devices, Toys
Safe Toys and Gifts for the Holidays
Winter has come. The holiday season is upon us. As we brace for an impending invasion of family, friends and frosty temperatures — holiday shopping can be an escape everyone enjoys. Finding gifts for children with special needs around the holidays often begets high stress levels. Luckily, the 2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Children with […]
Apps, Autism, Communication, Computers, INDATA News, Independent Living, Learning Disabilities, Products and Devices
A BuZoo Story – Early Learning in a Touch-Free Way
“Cool!” said Emmanuel, an 11-year-old with autism. Emmanuel had recently finished playing the touch-free, interactive and fun learning app dubbed A BuZoo Story. A BuZoo Story is a touch-free mobile app designed to give children living with complex communication impairment related to autism and other developmental disorders an engaging, fun and interactive learning experience. Shailah […]
Autism, Communication, INDATA News, Independent Living, Learning Disabilities, Personal Care, Products and Devices, Toys
Toys for Sensory Integration/Autism: 2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Children with Special Needs: Part 4
Our holiday gift guide wraps up today with suggestions for toys that are good for sensory integration and/or those with autism. There’s still 11 days left until Santa Claus comes to town, so if you haven’t finished your holiday shopping, here’s a great place to start. Parts 1-3 of the gift guide focused on auditory […]