There are several things to consider if you’re looking for a toy or gift for a child with autism. Oftentimes children with autism like to keep to themselves, and playtime is a great time to teach! It’s important to look for toys that encourage social interaction. Keep on reading to learn more about different parent-child interaction […]
Posts with the autism spectrum disorder tag
RE-vibe: Anti-distraction wristband
Staying on task has never been one of my strong suits. (In fact, I’ve already started writing another blog, researched other topics, and replied to emails after starting this post.) As a person with ADHD, staying on task is rare. Personal deadlines and reminders have helped some, but my mind still wanders. Naturally, when I […]
Reveal: Empowered Care for Autism
There are so many wearables already, with even more coming to the market. The Reveal wearable is one such product and is estimated to begin shipping in May 2017. The wearable is designed to measure and track anxiety to help you better understand behavior and prevent future meltdowns. It was developed for individuals with autism, but it can […]
Stimtastic: Affordable toys for stimming behavior
Have you ever tapped your pencil, bitten your nails, twirled your hair, or paced back and forth? If you have, then you’ve engaged in stimming, an action that is often part of most individuals’ behavior patterns. So what exactly is stimming? According to this article on Autism Spectrum Disorders, stimming is short for “self-stimulatory behavior, sometimes also […]
EyeGaze Foundations Bundle
Last week I covered the HeadMouse Extreme, which is a device that allows users to control their computers and AAC devices via head movements. The EyeGaze Foundations is comparable to the HeadMouse by the fact that it is a substitute for a standard mouse. However, instead of controlling computers via head movement, EyeGaze allows users to control […]
Timocco: Games for Accelerated Development
There are many games available on gaming consoles, computers, and mobile devices to engage children. While many of these games may teach some developmental skills, several of these aren’t specifically designed for individuals with autism, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), and more–but Timocco games are! Timocco is a cutting-edge virtual motion gaming system that motivates children to […]