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 […]
Posts with the autism tag
8 Things to Consider When Designing a Sensory Room
Over the years, I have covered many products designed to help individuals with special needs relax and focus. From a cozy canoe to weighted wearables, there are countless products on the market developed to help individuals with autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, and more. I have even covered different items available for a sensory room. These […]
7 Educational Apps for Toddlers
It is never too early to begin learning! MyFirstApp Ltd. is a team of 3 developers passionate about creating wonderful educational games for the youngest of learners. The team is comprised of a computer engineer, a graphic designer and an educational psychologist. They offer different series of apps varying on age from 1.5+ through 4.5+. I figured […]
MMY – Me, Myself, And You
When someone says the terms “board games” you may automatically think of Monopoly, Sorry!, Scrabble, The Game of Life, and dozens more. Me, Myself, and You (also called MMY) is a new board game designed by three Stanford University students who “care about human connection.” More specifically, it is a “multiplayer board game designed to facilitate social […]
Greeper Laces
There are so many shoe lacing solutions available now for individuals with or without disabilities. Greeper Laces are one such product. They were initially designed for triathletes who needed a solution for quickly putting on and removing shoes during competition. However, it didn’t take long for people to notice that these laces may also benefit those […]
5 Sensory Processing Apps
Whenever I go to write a blog post anymore, it seems as though I always lean towards apps. This is because tablets and smartphones are versatile and have a ton of potential, especially for individuals with special needs. Today’s blog is no exception, as I’m going to cover a list of apps for children with Sensory […]