Don Johnston Inc., the developer behind Co:Writer, Snap&Read, and more, has recently released Word Bank Universal. Word Bank Universal is an extension for Google Chrome that puts a word bank directly onto your browser. What is a word bank exactly? Word banks provide core vocabulary which can help in: Vocabulary development Spelling support Gaining the […]
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Bod Pods Therapy Socks
Many persons with autism, ADHD, sensory challenges, developmental delays, and more crave deep pressure to calm down. Bod Pods Therapy Socks from Bip Gear are translucent, tubular sleeves made from stretchy spandex material that provide just that! When the individual is inside of the Bod Pod, the Pod pushes back against the user’s movement. This provides kinesthetic and visual […]
Myself Belts : One-handed belts
I’ve been really inspired by my posts covering items that encourage children to dress independently. Most recently, I’ve discussed the One, Two, Tie My Shoe Kit as well as EZ Sox. Now I’d like to discuss Myself Belts, which is an item that fosters independence in children and adults alike! Myself Belts “is the easiest belt on […]
EZ Sox Seamless-Toe Socks with Pull Loops
A couple weeks ago, I wrote about the One, Two, Tie My Shoe Kit. This Kit offers a fun, simple way to teach children how to tie their shoes. But what comes before shoes? Socks, of course! If your child can’t pull on their own socks or stand the toe seam found in traditional socks, check […]
Myo Gesture Control Armband
Imagine being able to control your phone, computer, and so much more entirely touch-free. Now with the Myo Gesture Control Armband, you can! The Myo armband reads the muscle activity in the wearer’s forearm and gives them touch-free control of technology using only hand gestures and motion. The Myo armband’s intuitive technology detects six distinct […]
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 […]