4 Fun and Functional Sensory Kits

Here at the INDATA Project, we are always writing about different products and apps to help individuals with sensory issues.  We’ve covered fidgets, sensory rooms, and much more, but we have yet to discuss sensory kits manufactured by Fun and Function.  Fun and Function is a company dedicated to creating different products to benefit individuals with […]

Bose QuietComfort 25 Noise Cancelling Headphones

One of the most frequently asked questions we get here at the INDATA Project is, “What are some noise cancelling headphones?”  Many parents seek this assistive technology for their child with autism, but noise cancelling headphones can benefit many other individuals!  We have already done two posts covering many options of noise cancelling headphones (Check […]

Following Directions by Teach Speech Apps

Does your child have a hard time following directions?  If you answered yes, then Teach Speech Apps offers a solution with their namely titled Following Directions app!  Following Directions is a fun, interactive app that helps individuals learn how to follow instructions through a series of engaging activities. Before diving into further details on the app, let’s […]

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8 Exciting Fidgets for Adults

Last week, I wrote a featured blog discussing 5 different fidgets for children with special needs.  Within hours of publishing, the article gained a tremendous amount of attention due to the prevalence of fidgeting among children with and without special needs.  (After all, children will be children and they just have to move!)  As you probably already know, children are not the […]

ADHD Skills Booster

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 11% of children 4-17 years of age have been diagnosed with ADHD as of 2011.  The statistic continues to rise from 7.8% in 2003 to 9.5% in 2007 and to 11% in 2011.  There are different options for treating ADHD, such as behavioral therapy and/or medication. […]

Alex Learns to Sort!

“If you want your children to start adopting certain habits such as tidying their room or putting their slippers away, they must first learn which is the right place to store those objects.  Once the children have acquired this knowledge, we will be able to assign them small responsibilities.”  Such skills can be learned through the […]