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Aven's Corner
Here you will find the web's most unique online kids games. This is a free online preschool games site built specifically for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
avenscorner.com

Augmentative Resources
Literary devices, communication books, picture boards
Telephone: (877) 471-1863
www.augresources.com

Automoblox
Automoblox award-winning line of mix-n-match, wooden toy cars have been used as an important learning tool for children with autism.
www.automoblox.com

Board Book Albums
Studies have shown that young children only have object recognition with photos. The "Take Your Pix" photo album (patent pending) has sturdy pages, into which photos can be inserted from an opening in the top of the pages. Kids with autism, speech delay, or other special needs may find it particularly beneficial as a learning tool, or just something fun to create with their own favorite photos.
www.boardbookalbums.com

Choiceworks Visual Support System
Recommended for children 3-9
www.beevisual.com

Creative Teaching CAP
Creative Teaching CAP is a special education company dedicated to creating a comprehensive suite of measurable learning tools that is proven to help autistic and special-needs students thrive. For parents and educators of autistic and special-needs students who are dissatisfied with the lack of effective educational products available today, Creative Teaching CAP offers the first integrated system of learning tools that is proven to achieve quantifiable results.
www.creativeteachingcap.com

The Emotes
Emotes are a series of characters that each represent a different emotion--from Abash the embarrassed to Boom the angry. The Emotes assist children with identifying, understanding and expressing their emotions as well as teaching about non-verbal and social cues. The Emotes can be experienced through picture books, PVC and plush toys as well as online content.
www.emotes.com

Enabling Devices
Enabling devices is a company dedicated to developing affordable learning and assistive devices to help people of all ages with disabling conditions.
www.enablingdevices.com

Go Out and Play! Kit
The CDC "Learn the Signs. Act Early." campaignhas created this kit for child care and early education providers, richin developmentally appropriate games and activities for children 3through 5 years of age. This free kit also contains information aboutmonitoring developmental milestones, ideas for making outdooractivities successful, and tips for talking to parents when adevelopmental delay is suspected. In addition, the kit includes aspecial pullout section with interactive activities to share withparents for at-home play.
www.cdc.gov
(PDF format)

Got-Autism
We are an e-commerce site dedicated to supporting individuals and families touched by autism. We have over 600 products on the site ranging from developmental/educational toys, current ASD book titles and DVDs, OT and sensory diet items and products that build on existing skills and talents and cater to special interests. Our market focus is on the individual with autism, but also every person that comes in contact with the individual on the spectrum.
www.got-autism.com

Hiyah.net: Free Educational Software for Children

This free educational software is made for children 18 months to 4 years of age (or higher for children struggling with language delays due to autism or other causes).
www.hiyah.net

Kids Safety Bands
A Kid Safety Band is a silicone wristband designed specifically for children.
www.kidssafetybands.com

Kids' Klutter Tamers: Unique Toy Storage
Finally, a solution to the problem of toy scatter.
www.kidskluttertamers.com

Multi-Sensory Tool Bag
ParentShop has developed a ready-to-go multi-sensory tool bag that helps individuals with sensory/behavioral issues function and adapt in a world that can be overwhelming.
parentshop.ca

Natural Learning Concepts, Inc.
This site has a wide variety of learning tools to help those with autism and language delays.  Materials include flash cards, social stories, books, DVD's, toys, workbooks, sensory items and much more.  Plus there is a section on the website called "The Greatness of Autism" which is filled with valuable resources for parents and educators.
www.nlconcepts.com

OZMO Fun Toys for Autism and Other Special Interests
Created by parents of an adult with autism and OCD to encourage easy, safe, wonderful fun with toys, books, puzzles, sensory and special interest items all geared toward individuals with autism.
www.ozmofun.com

The PEBBLES Project
PEBBLES, a new assistive technology, is revolutionizing the educational and emotional experiences of hospital and/or homebound children. It utilizes a unique video-conferencing system known as telepresence.
pebblesproject.org

Phillip Roy, Inc: Character Education and Life Skill Programs
PhillipRoy, Inc. is a publisher of innovative Life Skills and Preschool Curriculums. The educational materials are available induplicatable book; duplicatable/networkable CD-ROM and interactive online formats. We have materials appropriate for special needs students from preschool through high school/adult education. Our Preschool/Preparing For School curriculum includes 6 books, 6 CD-ROMS with online access available. This program stresses parent/teacher/caregiver involvement in their youth's education. Lessons are interactive, developmentally appropriate and will help to develop reading, linguistic and comprehension skills.
www.philliproy.com

Playtime with Zeebu
Bring the world of Playtime with Zeebu home to play! Our goal at Thought Bubble Productions is to make the connection between you and your child/student purposeful.
www.playtimewithzeebu.com

Sandbox Learning Education Tools
Personalized materials for each child are the ideal for learning and development.
www.sandbox-learning.com

The Speech Bin
We have tons of fun, new games to improve speaking and listening skills!
www.speechbin.com

Toys"R"Us Toy Guide for Differently Abled Kids
Toys selected by experts to aid in the development of children with physical and cognitive disabilities.
www.toysrus.com/guide

Workbook Window
The Learning Loft, LLC is pleased to introduce the latest patented innovative teaching tool specially designed for ABA discrete trial teaching, direct instruction, home school, elementary and special education. A resource for parents and professionals, Workbook Window is the only reusable learning aid that instantly transforms any workbook into a write-on, wipe-off practice book.
workbookwindow.com

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