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Pop-Up Sensory Tent / Calm Corner
A sensory or play tent creates an enclosed space for quiet activities, reading, or play. Size, materials, ventilation, and recommended ages vary by model. Check the selected product's setup and supervision instructions.
Soft Waistband / Elastic-Free Pants
Soft-waistband or elastic-free pants can be useful for people who prefer less pressure or fewer irritating seams around the waist. When listing specific brands or products, verify that the current examples actually offer the described features and are currently available.
Snap Core First (AAC App)
Snap Core First (TD Snap) is a symbol-supported augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app designed for non-verbal or minimally verbal individuals. It provides a systematic core-word vocabulary framework paired with clear picture symbols and text-to-speech to facilitate functional everyday communication. By organizing words into scalable grid layouts alongside pre-programmed phrases, keyboards, and visual supports, it helps users express immediate needs while steadily building language and literacy skills. Families can easily customize vocabulary pages, adjust grid sizes, and utilize switch or eye-gaze access, making it adaptable across changing developmental needs. It is available on iOS and Windows via subscription or purchase.
Phone Number
1‑800‑344‑1778
Uniquely Human Podcast
The Uniquely Human Podcast, hosted by Barry Prizant and Dave Finch, features conversations about autism and neurodiversity. Topics include communication, parenting, education, relationships, and emotional regulation.
Email: info@uniquelyhuman.com
Sensory Bin Starter Kit
Sensory bins provide a contained space for tactile play using fillers, objects, and tools for scooping, sorting, or searching. Contents vary by kit. Select materials and activities appropriate to the user's age and safety needs.
Scattered Minds
Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté explores ADHD through the author's perspective on development, stress, and family relationships. It discusses approaches to supporting children and adults with attention difficulties. Its explanations should be distinguished from established clinical guidance.
Russell Barkley on ADHD
Russell Barkley's educational resources include lectures and videos about ADHD. Topics include diagnosis, treatment, executive functioning, medication, associated conditions, and research for public and professional audiences.
Wrightslaw Training Programs
Wrightslaw offers training on special education law, evaluations, IEPs, and educational advocacy. Formats may include live sessions and self-paced materials. Check each offering for registration, location, fees, and current availability.
Email: wrightslaw@wrightslaw.com
Phone: (877) 529‑4332
PrAACtical AAC YouTube
PrAACtical AAC video resources include presentations, demonstrations, and strategies for using augmentative and alternative communication. Topics include communication-partner support, modeling, vocabulary, and everyday communication.
PrAACtical AAC Online Resources
PrAACtical AAC provides articles, videos, handouts, and strategies about augmentative and alternative communication. Resources address communication tools, modeling, vocabulary, literacy, and incorporating AAC into everyday activities.
Dr. Zangari: zangari@nova.edu
(954) 262‑1101
Balance Discs
Inflatable or flexible seating cushions that allow children to subtly shift, wiggle, and adjust their position while seated, supporting focus, body awareness, balance, and comfortable participation during classroom work, reading, meals, or other seated activities. Some designs include textured surfaces for added tactile input, making them useful for children who benefit from movement or sensory input while seated. Fun & Function offers options such as the Wiggle Cushion, Sit-A-Round Cushion, and My Magical Wobble Cushion, designed to support movement, attention, balance, body awareness, and sensory input.
Marble Run Sets
A fun, hands-on way for children to build, experiment, and learn through play. Marble track building encourages visual tracking, sequencing, and cause-and-effect learning while children explore gravity, motion, and speed. Designing and rebuilding tracks also supports fine-motor skills, spatial reasoning, problem-solving, creativity, and persistence. Engaging for children across a wide range of developmental profiles, with beginner-to-advanced sets and interchangeable pieces that grow with their skills.
Email: support@marblegenius.com
Phone: 1‑913‑214‑2222
Kinetic Sand (1–5 lb)
Kinetic Sand is moldable play sand for squeezing, shaping, and building. It offers tactile exploration and opportunities to practice hand and finger movements. Age recommendations and contents vary by product.
Email: customerservice@spinmaster.com
Phone: 1‑800‑622‑8339
Sensory Body Sock
The Sensory Body Sock is a stretchy spandex garment that provides deep-pressure and proprioceptive input through movement and resistance. It may be useful for children, teens, and adults with autism, ADHD, or sensory processing needs, and can support body awareness, spatial awareness, motor planning, and self-regulation. The lightweight design makes it easy to fold and take along for use at home, school, therapy, or while traveling. Children can also use it for movement-based activities such as stretching, crawling, pretending to be animals, or holding different poses.
Email: help@funandfunction.com
Phone: 1‑800‑231‑6329
Loop Engage™ Kids 2
Discreet, reusable earplugs that reduce everyday noise without full isolation, helping children and teens feel more comfortable in busy or overwhelming environments such as school, travel, restaurants, events, and crowded spaces while remaining aware of their surroundings. More socially unobtrusive than earmuffs, they offer a convenient, portable option for older children and teens who are sensitive to noise or benefit from a quieter environment.
Email: hello@loopearplugs.com
Mega Bloks / Duplo Large Blocks
Oversized, durable building blocks that are easy for small hands to grasp and manipulate, supporting spatial reasoning, fine-motor skills, hand-eye coordination, problem-solving, creativity, and open-ended play. Suitable for toddlers and children across a wide developmental range, with MEGA BLOKS and LEGO DUPLO offering colorful blocks, sets, and themed activities for different ages and interests.
Email: support.us@mattel.com
Phone: 1‑800‑524‑8697
Crash Pad
A crash pad is a cushioned physical product designed for movement and play, such as jumping, landing, tumbling, or other gross-motor activities. Use only as directed by the manufacturer and make sure the product, surrounding space, and supervision are appropriate for the user.
Email: help@funandfunction.com
Phone: 1‑800‑231‑6329
Divided Plate / Sectioned Mealtime Set
Children’s divided plates with separate sections to keep different foods from touching or mixing, making meals more organized and helping reduce mealtime stress and sensory overload for children with food sensitivities. Available in child-friendly designs and materials to support independent feeding and easier mealtime routines. Commonly available at Target, Walmart, and Amazon for under $10.
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) is a nonprofit organization focused exclusively on supporting adults with ADHD. ADDA provides education, information, peer connection, and practical resources to help adults understand and manage ADHD across different areas of life. Resources and programs include virtual peer support groups, workgroups, webinars, self-paced courses, an ADHD information library, community events, and a professional directory. Support groups address a range of interests and life experiences, including young adulthood, relationships, work, productivity, healthy habits, and other aspects of living with ADHD. Many resources are available online, allowing adults to participate regardless of location.
Phone :(800) 939-1019
Email: info@add.org
Uniquely Human
Uniquely Human by Barry M. Prizant, written with Tom Fields-Meyer, presents a person-centered perspective on autism. It explores communication, regulation, relationships, and understanding the meaning of behavior.
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