The Indiana State Fair is just around the corner (August 7-23), and there’s a new way for attendees of all ages and abilities to enjoy it accessibly. Fairgoers can now ride two new trains that offer a breezy, narrated trek across the Fairgrounds. Each train carries roughly 90 passengers and travels along a one-mile loop […]
Posts with the sensory processing disorder tag
Calm Strips – Discreet Sensory Adhesives
Many individuals with anxiety, ADHD, sensory needs, and more often fidget. I have written about several available fidgets over the years, but none are as discreet as Calm Strips. In sum, Calm Strips are sensory adhesives that you can stick to your phone, laptop, journal, desk, wherever! online pharmacy lexapro over the counter with best […]
Z-Vibe Motor Tool Aids in Speech and Sensory Difficulties
As small children learn to talk, speech errors are quite common. Learning how to say all the different sounds in words takes years to develop. However, by the age of eight, kids should be able to say all sounds in English with no major errors. Otherwise, it can be a sign of an articulation disorder. […]
Find Peace with Noise-Canceling Headsets
We have a few blogs in the mix coming up that will focus on assistive technology and tools to help increase your attention and concentration. First up, we have outlined noise-canceling headsets that can aid people with ADD/ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder and other attention disabilities. We’ve discussed these headsets during one of our recent BITES […]
Sensory Jungle Water Beads for Special Needs
Encouraging sensory exploration is essential for several individuals with autism, sensory processing disorder, or other special needs. Sensory Jungle Water Beads for children are one example of a sensory product and have “been clinically tested to provide the sensory input that special needs’ kids desire.” Sensory Jungle water beads “encourage sensory exploration by creating a soothing […]
5 Sensory Processing Apps
Whenever I go to write a blog post anymore, it seems as though I always lean towards apps. This is because tablets and smartphones are versatile and have a ton of potential, especially for individuals with special needs. Today’s blog is no exception, as I’m going to cover a list of apps for children with Sensory […]