In previous posts, I’ve covered a handful of ergonomic products such as ergonomic keyboards and Ergotron Desk Mounts. If individuals spend a lot of time on a computer, it is highly recommended to create an ergonomic workstation to maintain a healthy posture to prevent future health problems (e.g. arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, etc.) Another ergonomic device that could […]
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GoTalk Express 32
Are you or a loved one in the market for a powerful, yet simple picture communicator? Perhaps the GoTalk Express 32 will work for you! The GoTalk Express 32 is a full-featured communicator which gives users the ability to scan and link messages together to play in sequence. According to EnableMart, “It is an ideal […]
6 Empathy-teaching apps
For several children, understanding and learning empathy is very challenging. However, by learning about empathy, children will ultimately improve their social skills, learn coping strategies, work on positive behavior, and more. While learning empathy is difficult for many children, it is especially challenging for individuals with autism and other special needs. Here is a list of six different apps, categorized by age group, which […]
EazyHold: Assistive Grip Straps
Completing daily tasks, (e.g. eating, writing, brushing teeth, etc.,) are often challenging for individuals with limited to no grip strength, such as those with arthritis, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy and more. Fortunately, there are resources available to help said individuals complete their daily tasks independently! One resource available is the EazyHold assistive grip straps. According to the […]
b-Calm GP and PRO: Headphones for autism
Children with autism are often sensitive to noise, and noise-canceling headphones are a great resource (or absolute necessity!) for these children. One of our most popular blogs is the Headphones for Children with Autism post. While browsing the internet today, I came across a company called b-Calm LLC, a company with a passion to help […]
The Mercury Handheld Magnifier & StandScan
If you or a loved one are in the market for a portable magnifier and OCR, perhaps you should consider the Mercury Handheld Magnifier and OCR. The Mercury Handheld Magnifier and OCR is a touch-based live magnification device that can perform accurate full page OCR. The magnifier features a wide 5.5 inch display screen with […]