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Telephone: (877) 471-1863
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Autism Treasure Chest
The Autism Treasure Chest offers educational toys, therapy aids, GFCF food, furniture and books to help make a positive impact on your child's life.
autismtreasurechest.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

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

Baby Signs
Babies have a lot to say even before they can actually speak. With the Baby Signs Program, babies and toddlers can communicate, using simple, easy-to-learn signs, what they see, what they need and even how they feel.
www.babysigns.com

Behavior Tracker Pro
Behavior Tracker Pro is an iPhone/Ipod Touch application that allows BCBAs, behavioral therapists, aides, teachers or parents to track behaviors and graph them. The application was specifically designed to support the behavioral treatment plans for children with Autism.
www.behaviortrackerpro.com

bluedominoes: Shaping A Healthier Playtime
bluedomines' Activity Dough is the first art supply product to receive approval from the Celiac Sprue and acceptance by the Feingold Association. Our playdough is gluten free, artificial color free, bromine free and heavy metal free.
www.bluedominoes.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

Brain Jogging
Like an athlete tones his body for physical endurance and performance,only toning of the mind will enhance mental endurance and performance. Brain Jogging was developed based upon published research of leading scientists regarding the ability to enhance learning efficiency and proficiency through the building and strengthening of synaptic connections.
www.brainjogging.com

Choiceworks Visual Support System

Recommended for children 3-9
www.beevisual.com

Communi-Kit
Communi-Kit, home of kid-friendly speech and occupational therapy materials, is your source for the most exciting therapeutic toys available. You will find materials on this site for children of varying special needs in the areas of speech, language, hearing and auditory processing, autism, sensory-motor skills, oral motor and swallowing.
www.communi-kit.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

Cuddle Bug Kids

Various products to help kids with organizational and sensory needs related to ADHD, sensory integration disorder, Asperger's Syndrome, PDD-NOS, and autism. Original and homemade beautiful weighted lap blankets and weighted stuffed animals, as well as visual schedules for home and school.
www.cuddlebugkids.com

Discovery Toys: A Link to Learning for Children with Autism
Discovery Toys interfaced with the famous Princeton Child Development Institute to develop an Autism Support Project. This project has created toys to develop independent play with some limited instruction, toys that promote sustained engagement, toys that build skills for cooperative play, toys that create opportunities for children to talk about their play experience, toys with obvious completion criteria and more!
www.discoverytoysinc.com

DynaVox Mayer-Johnson: Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Devices and Services
As the world's leading provider of AAC products and services, DynaVox offers complete solutions for individuals with speech and learning challenges. Our speech generative devices, often funded by Medicare, Medicaid or insurance, help those with conditions such as autism make meaningful connections with the world around them.
www.dynavoxtech.com

Education City!
Educationcity.com is the leading online teaching and learning resource. Our mission is to delight children across the globe with the opportunity of learning, to engage and inspire children in their personal development and to empower teachers and parents to nurture our future generation!
www.educationcity.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." campaign has created this kit for child care and early education providers, rich in developmentally appropriate games and activities for children 3through 5 years of age. This free kit also contains information about monitoring developmental milestones, ideas for making outdoor activities successful, and tips for talking to parents when a developmental delay is suspected. In addition, the kit includes a special pullout section with interactive activities to share with parents 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

HearBuilder: Following Directions
Webber HearBuilder Following Directions is the all NEW innovative, evidence-based, interactive software program that gives students a systematic way to improve their auditory and following directions skills. Students learn as they become Master Toy Makers and build their own Toy Central factories.
www.hearbuilder.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

Mayer-Johnson
Mayer-Johnson's mission is to enhance learning and human expression for individuals with special needs through symbol-based products, training, and services. For more than 25 years, Special Educators, Speech and Language Pathologists, Parents & Caregivers have successfully applied the company's Picture Communication Symbols (PCS) at home, school and in clinical settings.
www.mayer-johnson.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

Music For Autism
Music for Autism is committed to raising public awareness and improving the quality of life of individuals with autism and their families through music.
www.musicforautism.org

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

SEN Teacher
Teaching and learning resources for students with special needs and learning disabilities. All the services are free for use in schools, colleges and homes.
www.senteacher.org

The Snuffle Company
Welcome to your Happy Place! Sensory Integration Gear.
www.snuffleco.com

Social Skill Builder
Quality learning tools that can help children rapidly improve their skills in the following areas: appropriate social behavior, interactions and relationships, social emotions, and problem-solving.
www.socialskillbuilder.com

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

StepForward123
Toys for children with autism and special needs. Specializes in selling therapeutic tools and toys that help develop gross motor skills, oral motor skills, fine motor skills and many other vital skills.
www.stepforward123.com

SugarPea Products for Autism
Toys and helpful tools including books and CD's made by a parent that teach how to start and run your own ABA Therapy Program.
site.sugarpeaproducts.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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