Different forms of putty are great for a myriad of reasons. Putty is good for strengthening hands, improving fine motor planning, fidgeting, and more. Fun and Function offers Discovery Putty. Children will have fun strengthening their hands and improving fine motor skills as they search through the Discovery Putty to find all the hidden objects. […]
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Gel Aquarium Lap Pad with Moveable Fish
There are hundreds of products available to help soothe one’s anxiety, hyperactivity, and more. The Gel Aquarium Lap Pad is a multi-modal tool that can benefit these individuals in a myriad of ways. Keep on reading to learn more! Users can place the pad on a flat surface or their lap; once it’s in place, […]
The Rainforest Musical Kakamega (App)
Happy Diamond Music Studio Limited is a multimedia company that specializes in creating educational content and stories for young children. One of their apps is the Rainforest Musical Kakamega, which is a colorful 90 minute adventure for iOS devices. While using the app, children will sing fun songs and learn facts about the rainforest. “Kakamega […]
Fashion Moves Forward with Adaptive Clothing
Inclusive. It’s a term found everywhere in the major headlines. From an inclusive education strategy to an inclusive economy, it’s a word inviting all to participate — no exclusions, no exceptions. But there’s one place you don’t really see the word: the mainstream fashion industry. Or if you do see it, it is about a […]
Best Apps to Ease Your Mind
We’re continuing our focus on assistive technology and tools to help increase your attention and concentration. This time we are shifting to apps available on iOS and Android devices. With social media and texting so ubiquitous, it can be hard to get away from distraction when the world is at your fingertips. However, you can […]
Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog
According to Learning Resources, “Through practice and repetition, children can develop their fine motor skills to help refine movements and hone precision. Fine motor skills allow children to perform actions with the small muscles in the hands, fingers, and wrists.” If you’re looking for a toy to practice fine motor skills on, look no further than […]