Sooth and Stimulate Your Senses with the Bubble Table

Sensory solutions are a huge topic here at the INDATA Project.  I love writing about them because they benefit an array of individuals with sensory processing disorder, ADHD, autism, anxiety, and more.  Fun and Function offers an indefinite supply of these solutions, one being their new Bubble Table. In sum, the Bubble Table provides hands-on therapy to […]

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 […]

Aura LED Projector

A little while ago, I wrote about how you can set up your very own multi-sensory room.  Sensory rooms benefit individuals with autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, and much more.  However, creating your own sensory room can cost thousands of dollars!  If you’re looking for a more affordable solution for your home, check out the […]

8 Things to Consider When Designing a Sensory Room

Over the years, I have covered many products designed to help individuals with special needs relax and focus.  From a cozy canoe to weighted wearables, there are countless products on the market developed to help individuals with autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, and more.  I have even covered different items available for a sensory room.  These […]

IRiS Sensory Room

A few years ago, we did a Tech Tip touring our Autism Resource Center’s unique sensory room.  The idea of a sensory room was born in the late 1970s by two Dutch psychologists, who thought of the room as a therapy for persons with learning disabilities.  Over the years, a sensory room began offering a wide […]

7 Toys for Sensory Integration/Autism– Holiday Gift Guide 2015 Part 4

Ho…Ho…Ho!  Santa Claus will be coming to town in just 15 days!  (Where has the time gone?!)  If you haven’t finished your holiday shopping for your child with (or without) special needs, be sure to check out my 3 featured blogs for some excellent gift ideas: 8 Gift Ideas for Auditory Development 6 Toys for Motor Skill Development […]