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Not Eligible for Free ShippingSensory processing disorder disrupts the way an individual responds to sensations, severely impacting daily activities and impairing quality of life. For children with autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit disorders, emotional and behavioral disorders, anxiety disorder or other developmental conditions, sensory processing differences can initiate high levels of anxiety or arousal, leading to self-stimulatory behavior, self-injurious behavior, tantrums and meltdowns.
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Not Eligible for Free ShippingJust the right size! This Floor Disc provides vestibular input for both children and adults. Now you can easily provide the input your clients crave and need with ease, no matter how big or small.
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Not Eligible for Free ShippingClients can use this swing while sitting, prone or even on their backs. The large dimensions of the U-Boat make it suitable to hold several toddlers or pre-schoolers simultaneously, encouraging socialization and cooperative play. The working load of 300 lbs. makes it possible to hold older children or adults as well.
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Not Eligible for Free ShippingThe Helicopter Swing offers responsive support in a flexion position. The swing can be used lying face down or on the back, and helps the most nervous client gain confidence in swinging.
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Not Eligible for Free ShippingThis piece of equipment offers both vestibular and proprioceptive input. From the nylon mesh material adding resistance and providing a calming feel to the vestibular input that can be provided in a variety of positions, this swing can be a great addition to many therapeutic activities.
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Jerry Newport, diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome / High Functioning Autism at age 47, wrote this book for those with developmental disorders, but it resonates with people with any disability. His message: everyone has the power, and the right, to improve the quality of their lives despite their disability. Don’t believe you must be “normal” to be happy; learn to co-exist with neuro-typicals, and become the best human being you can be.
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This is Gabriel Making Sense of School provides a look into the challenges children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) face in the classroom. This easy to read and beautifully illustrated picture book gives teachers, parents and students a better understanding of all seven senses, how they are each affected at school and what kinds of accommodations are necessary to help children with SPD become learning sensations!
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When sensory processing is impaired, lights can be too bright, sounds too loud, and clothes can actually be painful on the skin. It can be practically impossible for children to tolerate their day, let alone learn in a classroom. In this book, with a foreword by best-selling special-needs author Carol Kranowitz, neuropsychologist Dr. Roya Ostovar helps parents to help their children.
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At long last, the Autism Angel spreads her wings! This powerful guide to intervention and education empowers you with skills and motivation to foster success in youngsters with autism. Each page contains uplifting strategies, experience-based wisdom, and heart-fueling inspiration to help caregivers and professionals apply the techniques and attitudes that have made Jennifer Abeles one of the most respected professionals in the autism community.
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Voted “Teacher of the Year” by ASA, Toni Flowers invites readers to learn from, tweak, and refine the strategies she’s used during her quartercentury of teaching children with autism. Chockfull of great ideas, this book tackles some of the thorniest problems (runners, homework, screamers, setting limits, aggression, etc.) facing teachers and parents. It will quickly become a goto book in your library!
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Although medication should always be a last resort, many people on the autism spectrum claim that medication has improved their lives significantly. But how can a parent decide which meds to choose or which to stay away from? Written by a doctor and father to a child with autism, this book provides the answers that parents and non-medical professionals need.
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Starting Sensory Therapy offers 100+ activities and games for children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Parent of a son with SPD, author Bonnie Arnwine chose activities that require minimal time, money, and clean-up. Most “ingredients” are already on hand: empty yogurt cups, string, soap, flour, paper plates, etc.
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As a teacher, Jim Yerman has “lived with autism” for over thirty years. In many ways, his students have become part of his family. And, as with a family, he has learned to laugh and find humor in the absurdity of everyday situations, for they certainly exist! This book chronicles some of those situations. Most of them are humorous, some are sad, and a few are downright surreal.
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If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with a pervasive developmental disorder (autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, or PDD-NOS), this book is for you. In an informative style, weaved with personal stories from parents, author Mitzi Waltz covers various topics.