Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that, as of 2016, 6.1 million children (ages 2-17 years) have been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). There are many treatment options available including medications and behavior therapy. Now there is an all-new option unlike any ADHD treatment option: introducing EndeavorRx! EndeavorRx is the “first-and-only FDA-cleared treatment” […]
Author: Laura Medcalf
AM432 – Vive Fit App
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools, and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! Vive Health is a company “committed to helping you live better.” They offer a wide variety […]
Push Pop Fidget Toy
Looking for a discreet sensory fidget to help keep your hands busy? Check out the Push Pop Bubble Sensory Fidget Toy from Amazon. This particular fidget toy “effectively relieves anxiety and stress when you press the bubbles.” This fidget provides the same relief that popping bubble wrap does. It’s made of high-quality silicone material and […]
Helperbird Google Chrome Extension
Google Chrome offers so many extensions to help improve the popular browser’s accessibility for individuals with varying special needs. There are different extensions available to help individuals annotate or convert a website’s text into speech. Helperbird offers all these tools and more in one extension! According to its description on the Chrome Web Store: “Helperbird […]
Magnetic Game of Emotions
Learning emotions can be challenging for children with autism or other special needs. Fat Brain Toys offers a fun, hands-on solution to help children better identify and understand emotions with the Magnetic Game of Emotions. The Magnetic Game of Emotions features a set of magnets and cards for matching facial expressions with emotions. Start easy […]
AM431 – Finn Goes Online App
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Looking for a fun way to teach your child or student(s) about online security? Check out […]