Since We're Friends: An Autism Picture Book (2012), by Celeste Shally (Author), David Harrington (Illustrator), Alison Singer (Foreword)

Ideal for fans of My Brother Charlie, All My Stripes, and I See Things Differently: A First Look at Autism. A delightful autism storybook.

Matt’s autism doesn’t keep him from having fun! Even when he struggles in social situations, his friend is there to help him out. The two boys love playing sports watching movies, reading books, and talking about animals. By working together, a best friend’s understanding and compassion change Matt’s frustration into excitement.

No matter where they go—from the basketball court to the playground swings to the neighborhood pool—the two friends enjoy spending time with each other.

David Harrington’s bright illustrations delightfully compliment Celeste Shally’s sweet and touching story of friendship. This book is the perfect guide for parents and children to better understand people with autism spectrum disorders.

Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Skyhorse
Age Range: 3-6 years
ISBN: 978-1616086565

This funky Skull Chewy Fidget Necklace is a spooky addition to your fidget collection! The cord has sliding knots so the length is adjustable; the longest length it can be adjusted to is 32 inches, meaning it can hang down about 16 inches. You can squish, bend, pick at, or chew on the skull 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

• 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

Specs for Skull Fidget Necklace

Dimensions
16″ x 0.7″ x 1.2″

Weight
.2 oz

This sky swing is both eye-catching and exciting for your children, and for you of course! Enjoy swinging, spinning, and twirling with the 40" Adventure Sky Swing! Simply hang on a sturdy tree branch, swing set, or any other play structure outside, and let the adventure begin.

• Ropes can be hung from two individual attachment points for forward/backward swinging motion or joined at a single attachment point for multi-direction swinging motion
  
• Includes: 40" UV-resistant fabric cover, steel ring with safety foam wrap, forged steel rings, hanging carabiners
• Holds up to 500 lbs
• Ages 3+

Benefits

• Helps develop core muscles and gross motor skills
• Helps develop a sense of balance
• Helps integrate sensory information
• Helps improve mood and focus
• Helps increase spatial awareness
• Encourages social interaction and development

Needs Fulfilled

• Proprioceptive and vestibular input

Specs for 40” Adventure Sky Swing

Dimensions
29 x 3.7 x 10 in (73.7 x 9.4 x 25.4 cm)

This hammock disguised as a swing is the comfiest addition to backyard adventure. The thick, durable and UV-resistant material will support safe backyard relaxation under your favorite tree. Kids (and adults!) can sit and relax, or stand up to sway and spin. The Swing Hammock's 2' adjustable height ropes can attach using a double point connection with two tree hangers or from a play structure; or using a single point connection.

• Includes: swing hammock, two 2' adjustable height ropes, and two delta carabiners
• Holds up to 250 lbs
• Ages 3+

Benefits

• Helps develop core muscles and gross motor skills
• Helps develop a sense of balance
• Helps integrate sensory information
• Helps improve mood and focus
• Helps increase spatial awareness
• Encourages social interaction and development
• Sensory Integration provides a foundation for later, more complex learning and behaviors

Needs Fulfilled

• Proprioceptive and vestibular input

Specs for Swing Hammock

Package Weight
2.5. lbs

Transform your Slackers NinjaLine or any play structure where swings can hang into an exciting obstacle course with the Slackers Tri-Ring Climber. With this versatile accessory, you can create new challenges and keep the fun going for hours. Elevate your outdoor playtime with the Tri-Ring Climber.

• Includes: 1 string with 3 rings
• Holds up to 250 lbs
• Ages 5+

Benefits

• Helps develop core muscles and gross motor skills
• Helps develop a sense of balance
• Helps integrate sensory information
• Helps improve mood and focus

Need Fulfilled

• Vestibular and proprioceptive input

Squeezing the Snow Ball Crunch is like crunching through fresh snow! These stress balls have an amazing texture and sound that will keep your fingers busy.

• Cleans easily with soap and water
• Ages 3+

Benefits

• Helps improve mood and focus
• Helps develop fine motor skills and builds hand and finger muscles
• Helps build hand/eye coordination
• Provides movement for stimulating the brain stem

Needs Fulfilled

• Tactile input

Safety Features

• Hypoallergenic and non-toxic
• No BPA, phthalates or latex

Specs for the Snow Ball Crunch

Package Weight
3.2 oz

Dimensions
2.5 × 2.5 × 2.5 in

Throw these tiny snowball shapes at the wall and watch them creep down! They stick to surfaces and each other with no mess. Clean them and refresh their stickiness by washing with mild soap and water.

• Ages 3+

Benefit

• Teaches cause and effect
• Encourages visual tracking

Need Fulfilled

• Visual and tactile input

The Soft Cloud Large Puzzle Play Mat has soothing and subtle colors. The fun, poetic shape brings a playful, kid-friendly yet stylish accessory into your living space. Brighten up your little ones’ play area while making it safer and soft. The playmat grows with your child thanks to its different functionalities. From a firm, yet comfortable surface for practicing tummy time as your toddler starts to crawl, to a cozy reading nook or small theater setting. 

• 4 possible set-ups
• Non-toxic
• 10 pieces
• Fully waterproof and easy to clean

Benefits

• Helps provide a soft space for tummy time or other gross motor practice time

Need Fulfilled

• Tactile input

Specs for Play Mat

Material
EVA Foam

Dimensions
69 in x 57 in and 0.5

Package Weight
6 lbs

The Soft Taco Jr. Swing Seat is an easy and fun way to get relaxed!

This sling seat extends full body pressure provided by the user’s own weight. It is very supportive and calming for an overly stimulated person in a non-restrictive setting.

Made of durable rip-stop material with soft, cotton-like feel which can easily be removed for washing.

• Seat only
• Excellent for home, therapy offices, commercial setting, schools and more
• Made of durable rip-stop material with soft, cotton-like feel which can easily be removed for washing
• Designed for adult use
• Holds up to 120 lbs
• Made in USA

This item is shipped directly from the manufacturer and is not available in store. Shipping is included in the cost.

Benefits

• Get the full therapeutic effect by lying face up or down and slowly spin
• Extends full body pressure provided by the user’s own weight.
• Supportive and calming for an overly stimulated person in a non-restrictive setting

Need Fulfilled

• Vestibular input

Specs for Swing Seat

Dimensions of seat
54 inches long with 36 inch poles

Weight
8 lbs.

This item is unavailable in store, but is shipped (free) directly from the manufacturer.  

The Solo Pencil Grip is for both right and left handed writers. An imprinted "R" and "L" indicates correct thumb placement; index and middle fingers naturally fall into place. Solo Pencil Grips automatically place fingers in an efficient tripod grasp position and help eliminate finger fatigue. A comfy pencil grip that's just the right fit for larger-sized fingers. Comes in assorted attractive colors.

Transform any room into an ambient zone with this LED Light Bar. With 32 colorful lamp beads and 18 adjustable color modes, create the perfect atmosphere for any occasion. Control the lights with your voice, adjust brightness and speed, and enjoy 8 display modes. Easy to use and perfect for any space.

• Includes: 1 RGB pickup light, 1 Type-C data charging cable, 1 light base, 4 pieces of double-sided tape, and an instruction manual
  
• Adjustable microphone sensitivity
• Watch TV, play music, play e-sports games, and car music to accompany the light rhythm

Benefits

• Teaches cause and effect
• Helps develop pattern recognition

 Specs for LED Light Bar

Dimensions
11" tall

Material
ABS Plastic and electronic components

The Spaghetti Chewy Fidget is a delightful, multi-colored chewy and fidget that provides both tactile satisfaction and engaging stimulation. Crafted from smooth, colorful tubes knotted together, this fidget offers a uniquely soothing chewing experience. It's also fun to manipulate and lightweight enough to bring with you wherever you go - simply clip it onto your belt, bag, or clothing!

• For light chewers
• Wash with mild soap and water
• Chews should be replaced at the first sign of wear
• Ages 4+

This item is non-returnable.

Benefits

• Use as an oral fidget (or even hand fidget) to help calm, soothe, and self-regulate during times of stress
• Helps better focus during homework and other activities
• Use for sensory oral motor input
• Use as a tool to help strengthen oral motor and facial muscles 
• Great as a safe alternative to chewing/biting on fingers, knuckles, shirts, pencils, etc

Need Fulfilled

• Oral motor and tactile input

Need Fulfilled

• Tactile input

This neat multisensory space exploring tool is excellent for providing calming/organizing deep pressure input, and for developing motor planning, spatial, and body awareness. The Body Sock is fabulous for tactile and deep pressure proprioceptive seekers, and for those who are tactilely defensive.

A wonderful OT tool for kids who have autism, ADHD, or sensory integration challenges. Made of a machine washable, stretchy Lycra material. 

The ideal sizing for a Body Sock is as close as possible or slightly shorter than one's height– please refer to the sizing information below: 

• Small - 40" tall x 27" wide
• Medium - 47" tall x 27" wide 
• Large - 56" tall x 28" wide 

Benefits

• Calms and organizes sensory input all over the body
• Helps develop spatial awareness by providing immediate feedback to the tactile and proprioceptive systems 
• Provides deep pressure stimulation
• Improves mood and focus

Need Fulfilled

• Tactile and proprioceptive input

Specs

Material
80% Nylon
20% Spandex

Stay calm and relaxed with a vibrating sensory pillow designed to satisfy multiple sensory and therapeutic needs. When you’re feeling overwhelmed sometimes you just need a little extra comfort and support to restore your internal balance. Nothing makes doing that easier and more relaxing than a premium Special Supplies Vibrating Sensory Pillow.

Featuring a soft, textured, velvety fabric surface on the outside and a vibrating core, this therapy pillow helps satisfy touch sensory needs. Simply push down on the surface and you’ll feel a comforting, vibrating effect that brings it to life. Perfect for those who struggle with staying focused or need certain touch stimulations to help them feel at ease, these home and travel vibrating pillows can help kids and adults restore physical, emotional, and mental balance when it matters most. 

The internal vibrating puck also has a sound component. Listen to one of four pre-recorded songs, or record your own five minute audio to playback!

• Requires 2 x AA batteries (not included)
• Vibrations stay on for 2 minutes
• Washable cover
• Ages 3+

Benefits

• Helps improve focus and mood
• Helps calm hyperactivity
• Helps with falling asleep
• Helps children with low arousal wake up their sensory systems
• Can help target proprioceptive system and improve body awareness and muscle engagement

Needs Fulfilled

• Tactile, vestibular and proprioceptive input

Specs for Pillow

Dimensions
12” x 12” x 5”

Turn basic foods or purees into more exciting oral experiences with the Duo Spoon textured spoon heads and their fun, kid-friendly design. 

When it’s finally time to move from milk and liquids into more solid foods, it can be challenging to get your child interested in trying something new; especially if they have an oral stimulation sensitivity. That’s why Duo Spoons were created: smart mouth exploration tools that feature textured heads and support those with sensory challenges. 

The innovative textures not only stimulate the mouth and gums, they also “wake up” the upper lip as it moves across the spoon bowl. This alerts the lip to increase activity during oral motor treatment, creating a more engaged experience kids will love.

• Features two textures: Speed bumps and sensation bumps
• Dishwasher safe
• BPA free

This item is non-returnable.

Benefits

• The textured spoons help decrease oral defensiveness, reduce food aversions, and encourage texture acceptance
• Target specific areas of the mouth
• Tactile and oral motor input
• Medical grade, FDA compliant, no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex

 Need Fulfilled

• Oral motor input

Specs

Material
Food-grade silicone

Dimensions
6"Lx.6"W

Turn basic foods or purees into more exciting oral experiences with the Duo Spoon textured spoon heads and their fun, kid-friendly design. 

When it’s finally time to move from milk and liquids into more solid foods, it can be challenging to get your child interested in trying something new; especially if they have an oral stimulation sensitivity. That’s why Duo Spoons were created: smart mouth exploration tools that feature textured heads and support those with sensory challenges. 

The innovative textures not only stimulate the mouth and gums, they also “wake up” the upper lip as it moves across the spoon bowl. This alerts the lip to increase activity during oral motor treatment, creating a more engaged experience kids will love.

• Features two textures: Speed bumps and sensation bumps
• Dishwasher safe
• BPA free

This item is non-returnable.

Benefits

• The textured spoons help decrease oral defensiveness, reduce food aversions, and encourage texture acceptance
• Target specific areas of the mouth
• Tactile and oral motor input
• Medical grade, FDA compliant, no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex

 Need Fulfilled

• Oral motor input

Specs

Material
Food-grade silicone

Dimensions
6"Lx.6"W

The Fluxy is an Oral Motor Tool and Therapy Aid with three unique textures on 3 different diameter legs for maximum sensory feedback.

Yellow-Soft - Blue-Medium - Red-Tough

The Fluxy has a soft comfortable feel yet is durable enough to withstand chewing. Each leg has a different texture and the design allows one leg to be in the mouth while another is held by the therapist or touched by the user for tactile stimulation. The legs are just the right length and the leg angle prevents rubbing on the outside of the mouth. 

• BPA, latex, and phthalate free
• Food-grade silicone
• Dishwasher safe

This item is non-returnable. 

Benefits

• Offers sensory stimulation to new gums to aid in the acceptance of foods
• Can help with transitions and social skills
• Can help transition to solid foods
• Builds oral motor muscles 

Needs Fulfilled

• Oral motor, proprioceptive and tactile input

Specs for Fluxy

Dimensions
4" across