BOOK EXCERPT The Spiritual Art of Raising Children With Disabilities I began thinking of the way mosaics are fashioned from broken shards of pottery and pieces of splintered glass… Think about the way our lives are shattered with that first diagnosis. … How we work and work at gathering up the pieces, attempting to rearrange them into the familiar pattern we knew before. How we keep striving to create something new. Parenting a child with a […]
I Have Autismis a children’s book to help parents and teachers explain autism to a young child. In this book, the main character, Alex, has autism. He talks about how autism affects his behavior and other aspects of his life. The story of Alex can improve the self-esteem of any child with autism and help explain why he/she is different. The I Have Autism Resource Guide includes a definition of autism, practical strategies for coping […]
The Fork Aid and One Hand Cutlery is an eating utensil designed for persons that have a disability that hinders their ability to feed themselves. It is a stainless steel automatic serving fork and its design is such that when the user puts food in their mouth, as the user pulls the fork back out of their mouth, the food on the fork is pushed off the fork. Ideal for one-handed users as well. MAXI-AIDS, […]
Steppers are shaped like two giant feet and designed for use by individuals who need a foot fidget area under their desk at school or work or for users who need sensory breaks. It is a versatile therapy tool, as it can also be used for bilateral coordination and integration, balance training, vestibular and proprioceptive input. THERAPY SHOPPE INC. PO Box 8875 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49518 Telephone: 800-261-5590 or 616-696-7441 Fax: 616-696-7471 Web: www.therapyshoppe.com Email: […]
The Fidget Tilt Ring is designed for those who need assistance focusing, such as those with ADD, ADHD, or concentration disorders. Slide 1 derives inspiration from some people’s propensity to spin their jewelry around individual fingers. It combines this isolated location with the simple track mechanism, ending in a traditionally scaled and shaped ring. The contoured edge fits against the base of one’s finger, cradling itself around this joint connection. SIZES: Small (ring sizes 3-4), […]
