Is it a struggle for your child with autism to relax and fall asleep? A therapeutic weighted blanket, also known as a sensory blanket, may be what your child needs to help reduce anxiety. Weighted blankets can help bring a sense of calm. Learn how anxiety and sleep dysregulation can affect children with autism. Find […]
Autism
Social Stories for Autistic Children
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can sometimes have difficulty when it comes to mastering social skills, as well as communication skills. The good news is there are various strategies or tools developed by experts to help people caring for children with ASD so they grow and succeed. Among these tools are the social stories specifically […]
Does My Child Have Autism? The Early Signs In Children
If you suspect that your child has autism, you may be feeling quite a bit of anxiety wondering if your suspicions are true. At first glance, the world of autism can be a scary and unknown place, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. What is autism? According to Autism Speaks, “autism spectrum disorder […]
6 Latest Advances in Assistive Technology [INFOGRAPHIC]
6 Latest Advances in Assistive Technology It’s estimated that 48.9 million people in the United States have some sort of disability. 24.1 million people have severe disabilities, and 34.2 million people have a functional limitation, according to the U.S. Census Bureau Survey of Income and Program Participation. As defined by the survey, people who have […]
Employees With Disabilities Are Incredibly High-performing Workers
Employees With Disabilities Are Incredibly High-performing Workers While most people don’t think of it right away, you are going to find that workers with disabilities perform just as well, if not better than you might expect them to, when compared to a regular employee. For example, if you hire somebody with a disability, the first […]
Medical Cannabis For Autism
Medical Cannabis For Autism Medical Cannabis is the twenty-first century’s bad boy wonder drug. This herbal medicine has a long history of illicit drug use, and is only legal for medical prescription and consumption by some states in the union. However, cannabis’s ability to fight off the symptoms and side effects of a plethora of […]
Spotlight on Allies – The Home Depot
One thing about life is that nothing is free. All of us have to make our own way somehow, and that means that we have to get a job, so we can pay our bills and survive in the modern world. This is true for everyone, even those with special needs. In the United States, […]
Getting Equipment for Special Needs Adults
It can be difficult to find the right equipment for special needs adults. Most special needs equipment is designed for children and little care is made to have items large enough to fit adults. Our helmets are created to fit any person, so they are great for children, teens and adults. All you have to […]
Finding the Right Equipment for Children with Special Needs
When you are trying to choose the right equipment for children with special needs, it is important to consider the type of needs that the children have. Children who suffer from seizures and problems with balance may need to have a helmet to protect them from cranial injury. Our helmets are designed to protect these […]
Feeling more secure with Protective Helmets for Epilepsy
Parents worry about their children, especially about children who suffer from epilepsy. These children can have a seizure and fall to the floor as their entire muscle system stops working. With protective helmets for epilepsy, you can help protect your child from serious injury during one of these falls. Our helmets are made from the […]