The 6 ft Blackout Sensory Tent provides a safe and non-stimulating environment for children to calm down and refocus. Ideal for exploring accessories that light up or glow in the dark, it is also fantastic for projected images as it allows users to get close to or touch the color and movement. Create your own mini sensory room!

• Content includes: 28 poles, 8 corner connectors, 16 straight connectors, 1 fabric cover
• Easy set up and storage
• Light-weight, durable, and easy to transport
• Age 3+

Benefits

• Helps kids with the process of self-regulation
• Helps kids refocus and calm down
• Provides an opportunity to explore sensory input

Need Fulfillment

• Visual and Auditory input

Specs for Blackout Tent

Material
Plastic

Dimensions
47 x 47 x 70 in

Weight
11.73 lbs

The 6" Effects Wheel is a continuous image that depicts photographic images of a rotating scene. Very popular in sensory rooms, they can be additionally used with a mild distortion wheel to create a moving effect.

Benefits

• Improves mood and focus
• Provides gentle visual stimulation
• Helps establish a bedtime routine

Need Fulfilled

• Visual input

Create magical masterpieces in the dark with our 60 Piece Glow-in-the-Dark Tileset! This magnetic building tileset features a mix of building blocks that are interchangeable with other PicassoTiles sets -- so you can dream up endless illuminated shapes and structures! Great for blackout tents and sensory rooms, it's never been easier to get a little creative with your playtime. Shine on!

• Includes: large square x 4, square x 24, equilateral triangle x 18, right triangle x 8, isosceles triangle x 6
• For optimal glow results, you may charge this product directly under the sunlight for 2-3 hours
• The glow-in-the-dark feature will last longer if you do not expose this product to intense heat or direct sunlight for longer than 3 hours
• Ages 3+

Benefits

• Helps develop fine motor skills including planning, spatial awareness, hand/eye coordination, and dexterity
• Helps develop color recognition, sorting skills, and focus
• Teaches math concepts like measurement, comparison, number, estimation, symmetry, balance
• Creative play helps develop language

Needs Fulfilled

• Tactile and visual input

Specs for Glow-in-the-Dark Tileset

Package Weight
4.49 lbs

Package Dimensions
14.2 x 11.8 x 3.4 inches

7’ Children’s Cotton Canvas Play Tent is the perfect cozy, private play spot for kids!

• Perfect for indoor or outdoor use
• Easy assembly
• Fits 2-3 children comfortably
• Paint on your own designs (paint not included)
• Cozy spot for playing, relaxing, or sleeping
• Fits the 7’ Trent String Light Set (Sold Separately)

Safety Features

• Heavy-duty flame retardant and mildew resistant cotton canvas
• Compliant to ASTM and CPAI-84 regulations

Specs for Teepee

Material
Canvas and 6 wood poles

Dimensions
7'H x 5' diameter

This is a final sale, no returns accepted on this item.

Get a grip on your cutting tasks with our 8" Soft Grip Stainless Steel Scissors! Designed for both right and left-handed users, these scissors feature durable stainless steel material that resists corrosion for long-lasting use. With clean and precise cuts, your projects will come together seamlessly. Snip away with ease!

A Different Kind of Normal: My Real-Life Completely True Story About Being Unique (2022), by Abigal Balfe

In this joyfully illustrated memoir, Abigail Balfe recounts her journey growing up autistic and the challenges of navigating the “normal” world around her. This is a perfect book for both neurodivergent and neurotypical kids to learn more about neurodiversity.

When Abigail was growing up, she was missing Very Important Information about herself. The information? That Abigail is autistic! In fact, Abigail didn’t know she was autistic until she was (kind of) an adult.

This is Abigail’s story about what it was like growing up autistic in a confusing “normal” world. With entertaining anecdotes and funny accompanying illustrations, Abigail details her experiences and explains some Very Crucial Information about autism. And about neurodiversity too— a word that celebrates the importance of all brain types!

Essential, funny, and completely unique, this book is for anyone who has ever felt different.

Age Range: 8-12
Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 978-0593566480

A Kind of Spark (2022), by Elle McNicoll

Perfect for readers of Song for a Whale and Counting by 7s, a neurodivergent girl campaigns for a memorial when she learns that her small Scottish town used to burn witches simply because they were different.

"A must-read for students and adults alike." -School Library Journal, Starred Review

Ever since Ms. Murphy told us about the witch trials that happened centuries ago right here in Juniper, I can’t stop thinking about them. Those people weren’t magic. They were like me. Different like me.

I’m autistic. I see things that others do not. I hear sounds that they can ignore. And sometimes I feel things all at once. I think about the witches, with no one to speak for them. Not everyone in our small town understands. But if I keep trying, maybe someone will. I won’t let the witches be forgotten. Because there is more to their story. Just like there is more to mine.

Award-winning and neurodivergent author Elle McNicoll delivers an insightful and stirring debut about the European witch trials and a girl who refuses to relent in the fight for what she knows is right.

Age Range: 8-12 years
Hardcover: 192 pages
Publishers: Yearling
ISBN: 978-0593374252

The Acorn Chewy Fidget Pen is an exclusive acorn fidget pen, with custom acorn bead designed by ArtisXan! The acorn has is a rusty brown color and a textured top. You can twist, spin, squish, bend, pick at, or chew on the beads to fidget.

• Made with food grade silicone
• Clean often with soap and warm water
• Discard if the silicone becomes damaged
• Made for soft chewers

This item is non-returnable.

Benefits

• Helps organize sensory information
• Improves mood and focus
• Helps with transitions and social skills
• Discreet fidget

Need Fulfilled

• Oral motor and tactile input

Specs for Chewy Fidget Pen

Dimensions
5.6” long

Weight
.3 oz

• Squish, bend, or chew on the pendant to fidget
• Made for teens and adults
• The entire pendent is made of a soft, smooth, food-grade silicone
• Clean often with soap and warm water
• Discard if the silicone becomes damaged
• Silicone beads

This item is non-returnable.

Benefits

• Improves mood and focus
• Helps with transitions and social skills
• Discreet fidget
• Redirects sensory seeking habits
• Builds oral motor muscles

Needs Fulfilled

• Oral motor, tactile, proprioceptive input

The Acrylic Writing Slope is an exceptional sensory tool, expertly designed to cater to the unique needs of children with special needs, autism, and ADHD. Providing a secure and enjoyable platform for reading, writing, and drawing. This sensory tool goes beyond mere entertainment, stimulating cognitive development, enhancing fine motor skills, and fostering a love for learning.

Designed for ultimate practicality, the Acrylic Writing Slope features non-slip grips, ensuring a secure and stable platform that prevents any unwanted sliding. This thoughtful design element provides young learners with a seamless and uninterrupted writing or drawing experience, promoting a sense of control and accomplishment.

With an extra-wide 13.5-inch board, this writing slope accommodates large-size books or workbooks, granting children the freedom to explore beyond conventional paper sizes. Their imaginations can soar, unrestricted by limitations, fostering creativity and curiosity.

Benefits

• Allows for good visual contact
• Helps build dexterity and improve handwriting
• Improves fine motor control
• Can assist in changing inappropriate pencil grip by changing the supination and pronation of the wrist
• Helps child automatically assume a more upright posture prompted by a raised shoulder girdle; combined with corrected neck posture, can improve breathing to create better focus

Specs for Writing Slope

Weight
2.5 lbs

Spice up your style with our Fluffmallow Enamel Pins! These colorful accessories not only add a pop of color to any outfit, but also have two rubber clutches on the back for a secure fit. Upgrade your pin game and stand out from the crowd with these quirky and fun enamel pins.

• 1.5" diameter

The guiding principle for the adaptive AdaptiWrap is "Comfort and utility IS the style," i.e., every element of the design has a purpose that benefits the wearer.

This item is shipped directly from manufacturer and is not available in store.

• The polar fleece material is high-quality, cozy, non-pilling, durable, stain-resistant and machine washable/dryable, making it a preferred wardrobe staple.
• The AdaptiWrap is put on the wearer from the front, like a Tour de France podium jersey. It's like giving them a hug, and avoids the ordeal of pulling the garment down over the head, which can cause anxiety, disorientation, resistance and upset.
• The AdaptiWrap is loosely fitted, for comfort and ease of movement, and to accommodate a base layer, if desired. It facilitates assistance with dressing.
• The fashion-forward funnel collar, importantly, protects the neck, which, for elders, is particularly vulnerable to drafts.
• The snaps-at-the-shoulders closure mechanism is safer than buttons, zippers, and more durable than Velcro. It discourages the wearer from disrobing at inappropriate places and times.
• The double panel back closure provides warmth and full coverage when the wearer is lifted or turned. The design avoids fabric bulk down the spine, which is uncomfortable when sitting or reclining.
• The garment back is 2" longer for coverage and style, but not so long as to interfere with using the restroom.
• The garment front features a kangaroo pocket large enough for the wearer to keep their hands warm.
• The kangaroo pocket will contain a snap ribbon loop for a fidget, if desired, to keep hands and mind active and engaged.
• A smaller pocket on the upper left arm is an athleisure style element, and features the Twiddle® logo. This pocket can accommodate a key and credit card, for potential users not living with dementia, e.g., those with limited shoulder mobility or traumatic brain injury.
• Slightly elongated elbow pads prevent wear, and provide a little extra comfort for weary arms in a wheelchair.

Improve your fine motor skills and strengthen your fingers, grip, and upper arms with the Adjustable R-Type Hand Exerciser. Its non-slip material provides a secure hold while you adjust the resistance between 5 kg and 60 kg with a simple knob. Get stronger and more dexterous with ease.

Benefits

• Helps improve hand, finger, and upper arm strength
• Redirects energy into focused exercise

Need Fulfilled

• Tactile and proprioceptive input

ZOHAN Adjustable Noise Reducing Earmuffs are adjustable and comfortable, allowing the wearer to focus on enjoying their surroundings.

• The NRR (Noise Reduction Rating) is 28 dB
• Adjustable and easy to fold for compact storage
  

Benefits

• Dramatically reduces outside noise to increase focus
• Allows people with auditory sensitivities to participate in louder activities
• Helps with emotional regulation by reducing sensory fatigue and irritation

Need Fulfilled

• Auditory input

Safety Features

• No metal 

Specs

Material
ABS Plastic, nylon

ZOHAN Adjustable Noise Reducing Earmuffs are adjustable and comfortable, allowing the wearer to focus on enjoying their surroundings.

• The NRR (Noise Reduction Rating) is 28 dB
• Adjustable and easy to fold for compact storage
  

Benefits

• Dramatically reduces outside noise to increase focus
• Allows people with auditory sensitivities to participate in louder activities
• Helps with emotional regulation by reducing sensory fatigue and irritation

Need Fulfilled

• Auditory input

Safety Features

• No metal 

Specs

Material
ABS Plastic, nylon

ZOHAN Adjustable Noise Reducing Earmuffs are adjustable and comfortable, allowing the wearer to focus on enjoying their surroundings.

• The NRR (Noise Reduction Rating) is 28 dB
• Adjustable and easy to fold for compact storage
  

Benefits

• Dramatically reduces outside noise to increase focus
• Allows people with auditory sensitivities to participate in louder activities
• Helps with emotional regulation by reducing sensory fatigue and irritation

Need Fulfilled

• Auditory input

Safety Features

• No metal 

Specs

Material
ABS Plastic, nylon

Advanced Parenting: Advice for Helping Kids Through Diagnoses, Differences, and Mental Health Challenges (2023), by Kelly Fradin

“An invaluable resource for parents and caregivers,” this important, empathetic guidebook offers practical steps for managing children's health (Emily Oster, PhD,  New York Times bestselling author of Cribsheet and Expecting Better).

Any parent who has ever walked out of a concerning appointment with their child's doctor or teacher has experienced a heady mix of emotions--fear, love, confusion, concern, sadness, and perhaps even anger. While every parent hopes for a healthy child, the reality is that children face many common challenges, including medical issues like ADHD, asthma, food allergies, feeding issues, learning disabilities, anxiety and depression, and developmental delays, throughout their formative years. As the role of a parent becomes one of a caregiver, it can be overwhelming for parents and children alike, particularly if money, time, access, or any combination of those are in short supply. 

As a balm, Dr. Kelly Fradin offers Advanced Parenting, based on her experience as a complex-care pediatrician. In this crucial guide, parents will find empathy and support as well as evidence-based practical guidance. Of greatest import is the need for tools with which to manage the emotional stress that comes from having a child who deviates from the norm, as well as coping with uncertainty and navigating the business of care. Readers will discover ways to optimize the outcomes for their family and make their day-to-day life easier.

Advanced Parenting will help families from the beginning of their journey, helping parents to decide when a child needs help, accepting the implications of a challenge, obtaining a correct diagnosis, learning about the issue, building a treatment team and coming up with a comprehensive plan. Dr. Fradin explores how a child struggling can affect the entire family dynamic including the parent’s relationships and the siblings overall well-being, and with her experience as a complex care pediatrician, she will help parents avoid common mistakes. Parents will feel seen, supported, and better prepared to be both a parent and a caregiver.

Hardcover: 336 pages
Publisher: Balance
ISBN: 978-1538722466

Set of extra Toobz and balls for expanding your Air Toobz set. This expansion pack comes with enough tubes and connectors to double the length of your Air Toobz build, plus 10 extra balls.

• Includes 6 transparent 12-inch tubes, 6 transparent orange corner tubes, 12 easy-fit connectors, 10 colorful EVA foam balls
• Ages 3+