My Life with Tourette Syndrome by Mari Schuh and Ana Sebastián (2023)

Meet Emma! She loves riding roller coasters and playing at the beach. She also has Tourette Syndrome. Emma is not defined by Tourette Syndrome, but she has some challenges dealing with tics. Includes tips for kids about interacting with someone who has Tourette Syndrome.

My Life With...books include colorful, realistic illustrations and a dyslexic-friendly font that promotes accessibility. 

ISBN: 9781681528960
Publisher: Amicus
Age Range: 6-8 years old

The Ortodon Earthy Tones Sensory Massage Puzzle Mats set includes 17 interlocking PVC mats designed to enhance blood circulation and provide relaxing massages. Each module measures 9.8 x 9.8 inches (25x25 cm). The set includes various textures like stones, cones, spruce footprints, grass, spikes, and more, each offering unique benefits like acupuncture stimulation and musculoskeletal stability. The mats are easy to store and assemble into a puzzle of any size. 

• Ages 2+

Benefits

• Improves blood circulation
• Helps improve oedemas in legs
• Improves gross motor skills
• Strengthens muscle and ligaments

Need Fulfilled

• Tactile, vestibular and proprioceptive input

Specs for Mats

Material
PVC Plastic

Dimensions
9.8"x9.8"

The Peanut Stability Ball has a dipped sitting “saddle” position that enables greater stability than a traditional ball chair while developing balance and coordination.

Deep pressure applied when sitting, lying across or leaning on the ball calms, relaxes and quiets kids giving a sense of security and well-being. 

The Peanut Stability Ball relieves anxiety and restlessness and improves concentration and behavior in the classroom and at home

It provides sensory comfort and therapeutic support for all kids, including those with ADHD, motor delays, autism, and sensory processing disorders

Sitting, bouncing, and rocking front to back and side-to-side strengthens muscles and helps develop core strength.

• Includes: pump, 2 stoppers, and a stopper remover
• Holds up to 350 lbs
• Ages 3+

Benefits

• Encourages balance and core stabilization through rocking and bouncing
• Helps improve coordination 
• Helps improve mood and focus
• Can be used for play or for dynamic seating in the classroom

Need Fulfilled

• Vestibular input

Safety Features

• Safety tested
• Latex and phthalate free
• Slip resistant

Specs for Peanut Ball

Dimensions
36” x 20”

Weight
4.38 lbs

Pencil Jaws (Set of 3) take pencil chewing from gross to great. They’re the perfect outlet for kids and adults who need to bite or chew while reading, homework or other activities. Sealed, latex-free tubing is securely attached to standard-size colorful pencils, so kids can bite down to relieve stress or boost concentration. For light to moderate chewers.

• Includes 3 #2 pencils and 3 Pencil Jaws
• Made in USA
• Ages 4+

This item is non-returnable. 

Benefits

• Protects teeth and redirects chewing energy
• Helps improve mood and focus
• Helps build oral motor skills

Need Fulfilled

• Proprioceptive and oral motor input

Safety Features

• Free of BPA, phthalates and latex
• Tested by an independent and accredited third-party lab
• Meets or exceeds government safety standards for lead and phthalates

Specs for Pencil Jaws

Material
FDA-approved silicone

Package Weight
1.1 oz

Shipping Information

• Ships from our warehouse with standard shipping options available.

Special Supplies Rainbow Terry Cloth Necklaces are a wonderful alternative to plastic chewables and help prevent mess. These Terry Cloth Necklaces are super absorbent and designed for children who need to chew or bite for calm and focus. Unlike plastic chew necklaces, these terry cloth bite bands soak up drool, keeping shirts dry even after extended periods of chewing. Bite Bands also exercise oral motor and facial muscles to prepare kids for good eating habits. 

• For moderate chewers
• Machine wash, air dry
• Set of six includes one of each color: red, yellow, blue, green, purple, orange
• Use with adult supervision
• Ages 6+

No returns on this product.

Benefits

• Redirects kids from biting
• Keeps kids from chewing on t-shirts
• The terry cloth soaks up drool
• Helps with sensory processing disorder, autism, ADHD or oral motor needs 
• For those who have trouble filtering sights, sounds, touch, smells and even tastes, chewing can help filter and organize an onslaught of sensory information
• Use as a tool to help strengthen oral motor and facial muscles 
• Exercise oral motor and facial muscles to prepare kids for good eating habits

Need Fulfilled

• Oral motor and tactile input

Safety Features

• This necklace has a safety closure to prevent strangulation and to breakaway when pulled on.

Specs for Break-Away Bite Bands

Material
Polyester and cotton blend

Soothe your mind, body, and heart with our customer-favorite Heart to Hug Pillow: a soft, comforting, and substantially weighted (5 pounds) pillow in a meaningful heart shape. These pillows make an amazing self-care gift for yourself or those you love. This special plush pillow soothes away stress and anxiety with its Deep Touch Pressure, bringing comfort, grounding, and anxiety relief — and for many, better sleep — on demand.

Now available in an array of gorgeous calming colors, these special hearts are not just therapeutic, but they also look great on your bed or couch, infusing your space with a sense of tranquility. How it helps: The Heart to Hug Pillow’s 5 pounds of Deep Touch Pressure (DTP) calms the nervous system, helping you feel grounded, safe and secure. The extra-soft, velvety plush is a treat to the touch.

• Weighted items are recommended to be 10% of total body weight

Benefits

• Provides Deep Pressure Touch
• Helps improve sleep quality
• Organizes sensory information
• Improves language skills

Needs Fulfilled

• Proprioceptive and tactile input

Safety Features

• Non-toxic glass beads

Specs for Heart Pillow

Dimensions
2 x 4.5 x 12 in

Sensory Pathways and Walls are excellent for engaging children of all ages. Even adults love to engage in play and support their senses. These pathways are custom made, durable and able to stand the test of time. 

• Tear-resistant
• Non-slip laminate available
• Scuff-resistant
• Easy to apply 

Pathways and sensory walls are excellent additions to schools, daycares, gyms, and homes. Brighten up your halls in pediatric offices, doctor offices, therapy, dental and more. 

Sensory paths and walls can ease anxiety, distract from worry, provide heavy work, and fun when it might otherwise be a stressful situation. By giving an opportunity for sensory regulation, processing the environment can become easier and less dysregulated. 

All paths and wall decals can be combined to provide an interactive and regulating activity. Kids have difficulty staying in line or keeping their hands to themselves; use sensory paths to engage the proprioceptive, vestibular, tactile, visual, and auditory senses. Give opportunity for sensory input to help mitigate maladaptive behaviors in the classroom. 

Decals come with a standard gloss laminate (covering). Non-Slip laminate is available, please add 25%.

Prices are minimum for each set, please ask about our larger or custom sizes available!

Size height is the length; however, shapes can be spread apart as near or far for the specific space. 

CRAB CRAW

This sensory pathway is excellent for getting some heavy work in to support the proprioceptive sensory system. Hard work regulates and engages persons of all ages. Place in a hallway, gym, classroom, playroom, or anywhere you would like to provide sensory input for regulation. Help support those wiggles.
Specs: 9 sets of hands and feet placed individually to meet the height needs of an age group.

Size: Approximately 2’ w x 10’h assembled

ANT MARCH

Help your students walk in line while engaging their senses and imagination. Ants can be staggered to provide a marching opportunity. By watching where they are stepping, students engage in proprioceptive and vestibular work. Students focus on the activity rather than other behaviors that are less desirable in a school setting.
Specs: 10 sets of ants.

Size: Approximately 1’ w x 8’h assembled

SENSORY PATHWAY

Getting ready for a big test? Storytime? A writing assignment? Use this Sensory Break Path to give some sensory input for regulation. Kids and adults can enjoy jumping in and out of the squares. This activity works on balance and gives input to joints and muscles. Engage the vestibular and proprioceptive senses for increase concentration and learning. This path can be used with any of the pathways to provide a variety of activities down hallways, in classrooms, homes, and gymnasiums.
Specs: 9 sets of feet and 8 boxes.

Size: Approximately 2’ w x 11’h assembled

TWIRL

Spinning can engage the mind, reset sensory systems, and help with regulation. Use this pathway to give vestibular input and engage students as they walk down the hall or as part of a sensory pathway game in the gym. Place them throughout your home or classroom for a stop, spin, and engaging activity.
Specs: 9 swirl graphics

Size: Approximately 2’ w x 13’h assembled

TIP TOE

Shhhhh, we need to be quiet in the hallway. How can we reinforce quiet walking with fun and sensory integration? Use the Tip Toe pathway! Students can tip toe their way through the halls while engaging their vestibular sensory system. Student focus on the pathway and balance, eliminating most disruptive behaviors. Use this pathway with others for sensory regulation.

Size: 4’ w x 12’h

WINDY PATH

Work on balance and concentration while winding down the hallway. Students will focus on the pathway to work on concentration and vestibular input. Make walking in line a game to mitigate disruption and include some fun.

Size: 4’ w x 13.5’h

HOPSCOTCH VINE

Jump your way to the flower as you learn numbers and counting. Working on your 2’s; hop on one side. Toss a bean bag to a number and hop your way there. There are many ways to use this colorful and interactive sensory path. Jump with two feet like skiing, side to side. These activities work on proprioceptive and vestibular input while learning.

Size: Approximately 2.5’ w x 8.5’h

HOPSCOTCH FOREST ANIMALS

Join your forest friends and climb the tree while working on your numbers and counting. Toss a bean bag to a number and hop your way to pick it up. Use two feet or one. Walk along the tree jumping from number to number. Tip toe so you don’t disturb the animals. These activities work on proprioceptive and vestibular input while learning.

Size: Approximately 4’ w x 15' h

WINDY PATH - BALANCE

Work on balance and concentration while winding down the hallway. Students will focus on the pathway to work on concentration and vestibular input. Make walking in line a game to mitigate disruption and include some fun.

Size: 4’ w x 13.5’h

ALPHABET HOPSCOTCH

This versatile alphabet can be put together for interactive hopscotch, follow the alphabet path, or spread throughout a room for a fun game of finding letters or spelling words. Get creative in your space for learning and sensory input.

Size: Approximately 2’ w x 7’h assembled

NUMBERED STEPS

Work on counting, adding, subtracting and more with these versatile numbers. Use them as a sensory pathway or add them to a sensory wall. Get creative and get kids moving quietly down a hall or quickly during a math game.

Size: Approximately 1.5’ w x 3.6’h assembled

Each sensory stone features unique textures and bright colors, offering a satisfying tactile experience that keeps hands busy and minds focused.  Repeatedly rubbing these textured fidget toys through fingers up and down to replace unconscious repetitive behaviors, these portable, quiet fidgets calming toys fit easily in your pocket, allowing you to manage stress discreetly whether you're at school, work, or on the go.

• Easy to clean
• BPA and phthalate free
• Non-toxic
• Ages 3+

Benefits

• Encourages sensory exploration
• Improves mood & focus

Needs Fulfilled

• Tactile and proprioceptive input

The Silicone Round Grip Hand Exerciser is a hand therapy exerciser that works on increasing grip strength. Use the Round Hand Exerciser for a variety of exercises for the fingers, hand, wrist and forearm, and also as a stress reliever. Choose from four exercisers, each with varying resistance levels for targeted rehabilitation. 

• One Size: 5 cm or ~2 inches
• 4 different resistances: X-Soft, Soft, Medium, Firm

Benefits

• Improve grip strength, hand endurance, dexterity, muscle tone, and fine and gross motor skills
• Improves mood and focus

Needs Fulfilled

• Tactile and proprioceptive input

SiliShapes Trace Alphabet are useful for demonstrations, displays, finger tracing, stencils and much more. Features molded tracing lines for children to follow. Ideal for preschools, nurseries and primary schools, the sets are easily cleaned after use in soapy water or in a dishwasher.

• 2014 Practical Pre-School Silver Award Winner
• Soft, strong and pliable 
• Ages 3+

Benefits

• Helps with language development
• Aids in Social and Emotional Development

Need Fulfilled

• Social and Emotional Development

Safety Features

• BPA and latex free

Specs for SiliShapes Trace Alphabet

Package Weight
10.7 oz

Material
Silicone

Letter Dimensions
4 3/4"L

These fidget rings are sure to grab attention and keep your fingers busy! Chic, adjustable, and delightfully entertaining, you’ll find it hard to stop fiddling with them.

• Adjustable

Benefits

• Helps improve mood and increase focus
• Redirects picking energy

Need Fulfilled

• Tactile and visual input

⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and cadmium, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Add control and comfort to your favorite writing instrument with slip-on cushioned foam grips made for children and adults who struggle to grip. Whether your grip is too tight or too loose, you'll find the support you need with these Special Supplies Egg Pencil Grips.

When you spend a lot of time writing, drawing, coloring, or just using a pen or pencil, it can leave sores and callouses on the inside of your fingers. That’s why they created these thick, colorful pencil grips: to help give you more control and comfort no matter if you’re working, completing school assignments, or just creating unique art.

Designed with a thick, cushioned foam, these finger protectors are great for mechanical pencils, pens, crayons, and other standard 9mm-sized writing tools.

• Assorted colors

Benefits

• Reduces hand pain, reduces fatigue, and improves comfort
• Improves grip strength and control
• The size helps children developing fine motor skills

Need Fulfilled

• Tactile input

Add control and comfort to your favorite writing instrument with slip-on cushioned foam grips made for keeping hands and fingers comfortable. When you spend a lot of time writing, drawing, coloring, or just using a pen or pencil, it can leave sores and callouses on the inside of your fingers. That’s why they created these thick, colorful Special Supplies Pencil Grips to help give you more control and comfort no matter if you’re working, completing school assignments, or just creating unique art. Designed with a thick, cushioned foam, these finger protectors are great for mechanical pencils, pens, crayons, and other standard 9mm-sized writing tools.

• Assorted colors
• Great for mechanical pencils, pens, and crayons

Benefits

• Reduces hand pain, reduces fatigue, and improves comfort
• The size helps children developing fine motor skills

Need Fulfilled

• Tactile input